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Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Japan Open with Injury

10/18/2025

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Naomi Osaka (tennis player) withdrew from the Japan Open quarterfinal on October 17, 2025 due to a left leg injury, letting Jaqueline Cristian reach the semifinals on a walkover, per WTA Tour.
Organizers said Osaka had not recovered from an injury sustained late in her second-round match.
Before withdrawing, Osaka defeated Wakana Sonobe and 2024 champion Suzan Lamens.
In another quarterfinal, Leylah Fernandez defeated Rebecca Šramková 7-6 (2), 6-3.

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Naomi Osaka (tennis player) withdrew from the Japan Open quarterfinal on October 17, 2025 due to a left leg injury, letting Jaqueline Cristian reach the semifinals on a walkover, per WTA Tour.
Organizers said Osaka had not recovered from an injury sustained late in her second-round match.
Before withdrawing, Osaka defeated Wakana Sonobe and 2024 champion Suzan Lamens.
In another quarterfinal, Leylah Fernandez defeated Rebecca Šramková 7-6 (2), 6-3.