Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
Top seed Naomi Osaka is pursuing her first title at the Japan Open. During the tournament, she suffered a left leg injury.
Osaka faced defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round, who provided tough competition. Although Osaka won the first set, she couldn't maintain the 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 after a medical timeout, with her left thigh strapped.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
Author's summary: Osaka defeats defending champion despite injury.
- Naomi Osaka is the first seed and home favorite at the Japan Open.
- She injured her left leg during the match against Suzan Lamens.
- Osaka continued playing after a medical timeout with her left thigh strapped.