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Osaka retires from Auckland final in injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after forfeiting her match against Clara Tauson of Denmark in the finals singles match of the ASB Classic tennis tournament at Manuka Doctor Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, January 5, 2025

FORMER world number one Naomi Osaka was tearful after suffering an injury scare just a week before the start of the Australian Open.

Osaka retired from the Auckland Classic final 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.

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