Why did Naomi Osaka withdraw from the Australian Open?

Naomi Osaka withdrew because of an injury that requires attention to prevent further damage.

Who advanced to the fourth round due to Naomi Osaka's withdrawal?

Maddison Inglis advanced to the fourth round via walkover after Osaka's withdrawal.

Has Naomi Osaka faced injury issues at the Australian Open before?

Yes, in 2025, Naomi Osaka retired from her third-round match due to an abdominal injury.

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Injury Forces Naomi Osaka Out of Australian Open

24 Jan

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Summary

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her third-round match.
She cited an injury needing attention to prevent further damage.
Maddison Inglis advanced via walkover, reaching the round of 16.

Injury Forces Naomi Osaka Out of Australian Open

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to an injury requiring attention. The Japanese player announced her decision on Instagram, stating her heart was broken to stop her run but she couldn't risk further damage.

This withdrawal granted her opponent, Maddison Inglis, a walkover into the fourth round. Inglis thus became the first Australian since Ashleigh Barty to reach this stage of the tournament.

This is not the first time Osaka has faced injury-related issues at the Australian Open. In 2025, she retired from her third-round match due to an abdominal injury.

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