Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Beijing Tournament Due to Injury
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Tennis star Naomi Osaka has been forced to retire from her first-round match at the China Open in Beijing due to an injury, cutting short her return to competitive tennis. The former world No. 1, who recently returned to the court after giving birth to her daughter in July, expressed her disappointment at the sudden retirement, calling it “unfortunate.”
Osaka, who was playing against world No. 22 Petra Kvitová, retired after losing the first set 6-4, citing pain in her right knee. Despite showing flashes of her usual power and precision, the discomfort grew too intense to continue, and Osaka had no choice but to withdraw.
In a brief statement following her retirement, Osaka explained, “I’m still working my way back into competition, and unfortunately, my body isn’t cooperating as I hoped.” She added that while the setback is disappointing, she remains optimistic about her overall return to the sport and is focused on getting back to full health.
The injury is a setback for Osaka, who was hoping to use the tournament as part of her preparations for a full-fledged comeback in the 2024 season. Her fans, however, have shown immense support, praising her resilience and determination to balance her personal life with her professional career.
Osaka has yet to confirm whether this injury will impact her participation in future events, but her team has stated that she will be taking the necessary time to recover and return stronger.
