Naomi Osaka, Belinda Bencic and Australian Open

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has stopped playing because of an injury after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.
Tennis-Bencic through to Australian Open last 16 after Osaka retires with injury
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -Swiss Belinda Bencic advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open after two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired during Friday's third-round match with an abdominal strain that has affected her since the start of the season.
Why did Naomi Osaka retire? Tennis star withdraws from Australian Open match vs. Belinda Bencic early
Naomi Osaka retired from her Australian Open third round match on Friday. The Japanese tennis star had just lost the opening set to Belinda Bencic via a tiebreak (7-3) before pulling the plug. It marked the first time she had withdrawn from a grand slam tournament match in her career.
'Very sad' - Expert reaction to Naomi Osaka's sudden mid-match retirement against Belinda Bencic at Australian Open
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander said it was "very sad" to see Naomi Osaka forced to retire from her third-round match at the Australian Open.
Belinda Bencic Had Classy Gesture After Injured Naomi Osaka Retired From Australian Open
A lingering abdominal injury first sidelined her in October at a Beijing tournament match against Coco Gauff. She reached the finals of the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this month, but retired during her match against Clara Tauson. Osaka says abdominal injuries are nothing new.
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
Belinda Bencic (No. 294) will take on Naomi Osaka (No. 51) in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open on Thursday, January 16.Osaka secured a three-set victory over Karolina Muchova (1-6, 6-1, 6-3)
Abdominal Injury Forces Naomi Osaka To Retire In AO Match Against Belinda Bencic
A persistent abdominal injury forced Naomi Osaka to retire during her third round match against Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open.
Abdominal injury derails Naomi Osaka again, retires down a set to Belinda Bencic at Australian Open
The abdominal injury that caused Naomi Osaka to retire from the Auckland final with a one-set lead over Clara Tauson less than two weeks ago struck again Friday, forcing the four-time major champion to cut a promising Australian Open short.
Naomi Osaka makes her feelings known on facing fellow mother Belinda Bencic in Australian Open 3R
Naomi Osaka has opened up about facing fellow mother Belinda Bencic in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka Explains Injury That Ended Her Australian Open Run
When Osaka struggled to lift her arm during the match, it became clear that she was struggling with another abdominal injury. It all began last Fall during her match against Coco Gauff in the China Open. An MRI revealed a bulged disc in her back and ruptured abdominal muscles.
Naomi Osaka injury gives Belinda Bencic chance to win Australian Open
Naomi Osaka withdrew from match against Belinda Bencic after her pain became unbearable in third round.On Friday at John Cain Arena, Melbourne the four-time Grand Slam champion was leading the opening set with 5-2 but started struggling
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