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.

Belinda Bencic gave a special signature on the camera with a heartfelt message after Naomi Osaka retired midway from her Round 3 match on Friday due to injury.

A persistent abdominal injury forced Naomi Osaka to retire during her third round match against Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open.

In what could be a thrilling prospect, former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will take on former top-10 player Belinda Bencic in the third round in Melbourne. Osaka's 2025 season is ...

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.

Four-time Major champion Naomi Osaka will face Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic in the third round of the Australian Open 2025 on Friday (January 17).

Osaka is coming off an big three-set win over Karolina Muchova, but it's important not to overreact to one performance.

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

In what could be a thrilling prospect, former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka will take on former top-10 player Belinda Bencic in the third round in Melbourne. Osaka's 2025 season is gradually getting better with every match, as the Japanese player ...

Australia — Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on ...

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Naomi Osaka of Japan waves as she leaves the court after retiring from her third round match against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne ...