Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland with an abdominal injury, bringing an abrupt end to her promising run. Osaka won the first set against Clara Tauson but was unable to continue, leaving Tauson to claim her third WTA Tour title.
Naomi Osaka has suffered an injury scare ahead of the Australian Open later this month after retiring from the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland with an apparent abdominal issue. Osaka won the first set 6-4 against Clara Tauson but was then unable to continue and sat in tears as she waited for the trainer to arrive, although cut a more cheerful figure at the presentation.
' The first Grand Slam of the year begins in Melbourne on Sunday January 12 with the draw set to take place this coming Thursday. Osaka impresses before retirement in AucklandOsaka was looking to win her first title since the 2021 Australian Open and had reached her first final since 2022 after returning to tennis last year following the birth of her daughter Shai.
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