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Ahead of her quarterfinal match against Jaqueline Cristian, top seed and home favorite Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Kinoshita Group Japan Open. The withdrawal comes as a result of a left thigh injury she suffered in her second-round match against Suzan Lames,
The WTA Osaka event enters the quarterfinal stage with four titanic battles on the fifth day in Japan. There will be a new champion after the defending champion was eliminated by none other than home favorite Naomi Osaka,
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Tereza Valentova, 18, had funny message for coach after losing Osaka final
Tereza Valentova kept it light after losing her maiden WTA final as the 18-year-old expressed her gratitude to her coach for supporting her, although it can be "pretty tough" with her.
The WTA Osaka 2025 tournament has captured the attention of tennis enthusiasts worldwide, not just for its competitive matches but also for the unexpected twists it has presented. This week, the spotlight has shifted dramatically from the anticipated return of Naomi Osaka to the remarkable ascent of Tereza Valentova,
There were serious questions about Naomi Osaka's left injury sustained during her second-round match against Suzan Lamens at the Japan Open earlier this week. Despite her optimistic tone, Osaka withdrew from the tournament and later announced the end of her 2025 season in an Instagram post.
Naomi Osaka has revealed the WTA ranking spot she hopes to be at when the 2025 season finally comes to an end in November. The former World No.1 has gained her way back to the WTA elites and she’s currently ranked in the top 20 after her mind-blowing run during the North American hard-court swing.