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Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Abu Dhabi Open Due to Injury

2/1/2025

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Naomi Osaka, the celebrated Japanese tennis star, has pulled out of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Open, grappling with an abdominal injury. This setback comes on the heels of her retirement in the third round of the Australian Open. Since 2021, injuries have plagued the four-time Major champion, casting a shadow over her once-dominant presence on the WTA Tour.

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Naomi Osaka, the celebrated Japanese tennis star, has pulled out of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Open, grappling with an abdominal injury. This setback comes on the heels of her retirement in the third round of the Australian Open. Since 2021, injuries have plagued the four-time Major champion, casting a shadow over her once-dominant presence on the WTA Tour.