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News1824-01-2026, 16:15

Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Abdominal Injury

  • Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the 2026 tournament due to an abdominal injury.
  • Osaka announced her withdrawal on Instagram, stating her body needed attention and she couldn't risk further damage.
  • Her withdrawal means Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis advances to the last 16 of the tournament.
  • Jannik Sinner, the defending two-time champion, advanced to the fourth round after a comeback win against Eliot Spizzirri.
  • Defending women's singles champion Madison Keys also continued her winning streak, defeating Karolina Pliskova to reach the round of 16.

Why It Matters: Naomi Osaka exits Australian Open with injury; Sinner and Keys advance in their respective draws.

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