Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more time.

Naomi Osaka started strong with an ace on Stadium Court at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on Wednesday evening, but the match quickly turned into an uphill battle for the four-time Grand Slam champion.

Naomi Osaka has issued a public apology after being stunned by world No. 53 Camila Osorio in the first round of Indian Wells. The 2018 champion was second best throughout the contest as she was beaten 6-4, 6-4.