Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
Top seed Naomi Osaka is pursuing her first title at the Japan Open. During the tournament, she suffered an injury to her left leg.
Osaka faced defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round, who provided tough competition from the start. Although Osaka won the first set, she couldn't maintain her lead in the second set.
In the third set, Osaka took a 5-0 lead and was 30-15 when Lamens hit a backhand shot, causing Osaka to injure her left leg. Despite the injury, Osaka decided to continue playing and clinched the next point.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
After requesting a medical timeout, Osaka returned to the court with a strapped left thigh. Author's summary: Osaka wins despite injury.
- Naomi Osaka is the top seed at the Japan Open.
- She defeated defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round.
- Osaka suffered an injury to her left leg during the match.