Is Tomasz Wiktorowski the right coach for Naomi Osaka's comeback?

Naomi Osaka has announced a temporary partnership with new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski following her split from Patrick Mouratoglou. The Polish coach arrived in Canada before the Montreal WTA 1000 tournament and has been coaching Osaka during the event. Their collaboration has yielded promising results, with Osaka reaching the quarterfinals—her best performance of the year alongside the Auckland final—significantly improving her chances of seeding at the upcoming US Open, which she has previously won twice. Osaka's recent matches showcased resilience: after defeating wildcard Arsenault in her opener, she mounted a notable comeback against Samsonova, saving three match points, and then defeated Latvian players Jelena Ostapenko and Anastasia Sevastova. While the final outcome remains uncertain, her progress marks a positive step forward. This coaching change might have provided Osaka with a renewed sense of motivation, especially considering her inconsistent performance in 2023. Despite some victories, she struggled in major tournaments, including early exits in Paris and Wimbledon, and limited runs in WTA 1000 events. Wiktorowski's coaching background is distinguished, having mentor...