Osaka, Auckland and Australian Open

Naomi Osaka withdraws from Auckland final with apparent injury
Naomi Osaka's Australian Open campaign has taken on an element of doubt after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 suffered an apparent injury Sunday while playing the final of a WTA tournament in Auckland.
Naomi Osaka Retires Injured From Auckland Final Before Australian Open
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka retired from the ASB Classic final in Auckland on Sunday due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set against Clara Tauson.
Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in tears with apparent injury, 1 week before Australian Open
The former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion retired from the final of the WTA Auckland Open, the last tune-up before the Australian Open, with an apparent medical issue on Sunday. She had been leading Denmark's Clara Tauson 6-4 before her exit left Tauson as the tournament's champion.
Up a set, Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final against Clara Tauson due to abdominal injury
Playing her first final since 2022, Osaka was forced to call it quits after sealing the first set by a 6-4 scoreline.
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Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final in almost three years after she came from behind to beat Hailey Baptiste 6-7(2), 6-1, 6-2 at the ASB Classic.
Naomi Osaka set for favorable matchups early in Auckland, then it gets tougher
Naomi Osaka could possibly start her Auckland campaign by meeting two qualifiers but then it could also get significantly tougher for the four-time Grand Slam champion.
Naomi Osaka's Auckland Heartbreak: Injury Ends Title Quest
Naomi Osaka, former world No. 1, retired injured from the Auckland Classic final after winning the first set against Clara Tauson. Despite promising play, an abdominal issue forced her withdrawal, leaving concerns for her Australian Open prospects.
Naomi Osaka Retires in Auckland Final, Australian Open in Doubt
Naomi Osaka started 2025 strong by playing some of her best tennis in years. In fact, she blew through the first few rounds of the Auckland Open to reach her first finals in almost three years. Sadly,
Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Osaka retired from the ASB Classic final in Auckland due to an abdominal injury. The four-time Grand Slam champion won the first set against Clara Tauson 6-4 before taking an immediate medical time-out that would signal the end of the match. Due to injury, Osaka has retired from the match. Clara Tauson is the champion with a final score of 4-6.
Tennis-Tauson wins Auckland title after injured Osaka retires
Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with an injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka Retires With Lead In ASB Classic Final, Clara Tauson Wins Title
In a bizarre turn of events, Naomi Osaka retires with a one set lead at the ASB Classic final. Clara Tauson is the champion.
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Injury scare for Naomi Osaka ahead of Australian Open
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Naomi Osaka: Triumph Over Trials
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