Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
Top seed Naomi Osaka is competing for 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 struggled to maintain her lead in the second set.
In the third set, Osaka took a 5-0 lead, but injured her left leg when Lamens hit a backhand shot. Despite the injury, Osaka continued playing and requested a medical timeout, returning with a strapped left thigh.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
Author's summary: Naomi Osaka overcomes injury to defeat defending champion at Japan Open.
- Naomi Osaka is the top seed and home favorite 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 but continued playing.
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