Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Japan Open Due to Leg Injury

Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was forced to quit the Japan Open due to a painful left leg injury. Despite celebrating her 28th birthday recently, Osaka faced difficulties during her matches, eventually withdrawing before the quarterfinals.

The defending champion, Suzan Lamens, advanced as Osaka faced Romanian Jaquelin Cristian in the quarterfinals. Osaka's participation in the upcoming Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo remains uncertain as she focuses on recovering from her injury.