Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
Naomi Osaka, the first seed and home favorite, is pursuing her first title at the Japan Open.
Osaka faced a tough competition from defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round, but managed to secure a win despite struggling with an injury.
During the match, Osaka injured her left leg, but decided to continue playing after a medical timeout, returning to the court with a strapped left thigh.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
Osaka initially took the lead in the first set, but Lamens put up a strong fight in the second set. Osaka then dominated the third set, racing to a 5-0 lead before her injury.
- Naomi Osaka is the first seed and home favorite at the Japan Open.
- She defeated defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round.
- Osaka injured her left leg during the match, but continued to play after a medical timeout.
Author's summary: Naomi Osaka wins despite injury scare.
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