Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
First seed Naomi Osaka is pursuing 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 capitalize on her lead in the second set.
In the third set, Osaka started strongly, taking a 5-0 lead. However, during a point, she 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: Osaka overcomes injury to defeat champion.
- Naomi Osaka is the first seed and home favorite at the Japan Open.
- She injured her left leg during the tournament but continued playing.
- Osaka defeated defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round.
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