Naomi Osaka has made the decision to withdraw from the Australian Open to "address something my body needs attention for" before her third round clash in Melbourne.
Naomi Osaka got the job done, but was visibly annoyed after a tense conclusion to her win over Sorana Cirstea in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.
Naomi Osaka launched her 2026 Australian Open campaign with a gritty three-set victory over debutant Antonia Ruzic in a match that swung repeatedly in momentum and intensity.
Naomi Osaka revealed she has been struggling with an illness since Christmas Eve, calling it a frustrating way to kick off her 2026 season.
Naomi Osaka has opted for a fresh start to the 2026 season, choosing to open her campaign at the United Cup rather than returning to the WTA 250 event she had initially planned to enter.
Amanda Anisimova came from behind to defeat Naomi Osaka and set up a US Open final against world number one Aryna Sabalenka.