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January 24, 2026
‘My body has changed’: Naomi Osaka pulls out of Australian Open
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open hours before she was due to take the court against the qualifier Maddison Inglis. She cited an abdominal injury linked to body changes from her pregnancy.
TL;DR
- Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open due to an abdominal injury.
- The injury is linked to body changes from her pregnancy.
- Osaka stated she needed further medical tests and must be cautious due to her body changes.
- Her withdrawal allows qualifier Maddison Inglis to advance to a fourth-round match against Iga Swiatek.
- Osaka expressed heartbreak at having to withdraw but prioritized avoiding further damage.
- She had a history of abdominal problems and retired from the tournament last year due to injury.
- Despite the withdrawal, Osaka considered the tournament positive, noting enjoyment of her matches and outfit.
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