Osaka caused a sensation in May when they withdrew in a dispute over a press boycott at the French Open.
She then reported problems with depression and skipped the Wimbledon tournament.
At the Olympic Games in Tokyo, the 23-year-old lit the fire and then surprisingly dropped out in the round of 16.
“I have this desire again,” said Osaka. “It doesn’t really matter whether I win or lose, I just want to have the pleasure of being back on the field again.”
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