Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
First seed Naomi Osaka is competing for her first title at the Japan Open. During the tournament, Osaka suffered an injury to her left leg.
Osaka injured her left leg when defending champion Suzan Lamens smashed a backhand shot.
Despite the injury, Osaka continued to play and eventually won the match. She requested a medical timeout and returned to the court with a strapped left thigh.
- Osaka is chasing her first title at the Japan Open.
- She defeated defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round.
Author's summary: Naomi Osaka wins despite injury scare.
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