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Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Injury: ‘Having to Stop Here Breaks My Heart'
"I can't risk doing any further damage," said Osaka as she confirmed her withdrawal in an Instagram post on Jan. 24
Naomi Osaka had a bit of drama on Thursday at the Margaret Court Arena. The Japanese star shared a cold handshake with her opponent, Sorana Cirstea, who claimed Naomi was causing a hindrance during her first and second serve.
Sorana Cirstea and Naomi Osaka had an icy handshake at the end of their Australian Open on Thursday. Osaka won the match 6-3, 4-6, 6-2.
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Martina Navratilova rips Naomi Osaka after Sorana Cirstea incident at Australian Open
Navratilova calls out Osaka for celebrating between Cirsteas serves at the Australian Open.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her scheduled third-round match against Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis on Saturday, ending a campaign noted strikingly for fashion and friction.