Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
Naomi Osaka, the first seed and home favorite, is pursuing her first title at the Japan Open.
Osaka faced a challenging match against defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round. Although Osaka won the first set, she struggled to maintain her lead in the second set.
The turning point came in the third set when Osaka took a 5-0 lead. However, during the match, she injured her left leg when Lamens hit a backhand shot. Despite the injury, Osaka continued to play and eventually requested a medical timeout.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
After the medical timeout, Osaka returned to the court with a strapped left thigh and managed to clinch the win.
Author's summary: Naomi Osaka defeats defending champion despite injury.
- Naomi Osaka is the first seed and home favorite at the Japan Open.
- She defeated defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round.
- Osaka injured her left leg during the match but continued to play.
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