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Naomi Osaka Retires with Abdominal Injury, Tauson Wins ASB Classic Final

Jan 5, 2025, 05:07 AM

Naomi Osaka retired from the ASB Classic final in Auckland against Denmark's Clara Tauson due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set 6-4. This marked her first WTA final since 2022 and her first since returning from a 15-month maternity leave in 2024. Osaka, ranked 57th and a four-time Grand Slam champion, was seeking her first title since the 2021 Australian Open. Tauson, ranked 50th, claimed her third career WTA title and her first since 2021 following Osaka's retirement. The injury raises concerns about Osaka's participation in the Australian Open, set to begin on January 12, as she has faced previous abdominal and lower back issues. Tauson expressed mixed emotions about the victory, acknowledging Osaka's strong performance during the match.