One defending champion may not be there in Djokovic, but the other is in the form of Naomi Osaka.
After a turbulent 2021 during which the four-time major winner said she had suffered depression, Osaka is determined to have more fun this year. "Everyone is really warm and welcoming. I just remember all the tough battles that I've had here. It's definitely a very positive feeling."
Bit week start, don’t you think?
Yeah.. Good luck with that… What you might call a ‘dead rubber’. Thanks Scott Morrison - PM of Australia.. ScottytheFailure auspol
This won't be the only sports vaccine attempted to destroy and it will .
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