Osaka, Belinda Bencic and Australian Open

Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
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. “I kind of have a history of it,
'Very sad' - Expert reaction to Naomi Osaka's sudden mid-match retirement against Belinda Bencic at Australian Open
Eurosport expert Mats Wilander said it was "very sad" to see Naomi Osaka forced to retire from her third-round match at the Australian Open.
Abdominal injury derails Naomi Osaka again, retires down a set to Belinda Bencic at Australian Open
The abdominal injury that caused Naomi Osaka to retire from the Auckland final with a one-set lead over Clara Tauson less than two weeks ago struck again Friday, forcing the four-time major champion to cut a promising Australian Open short.
Naomi Osaka injury gives Belinda Bencic chance to win Australian Open
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
Naomi Osaka's injury woes continue as Belinda Bencic advances at Australian Open after retirement
Belinda Bencic will face either Coco Gauff or Leylah Fernandez in the third round on her return to Grand Slam action at the Australian Open. Albeit it was in unfortunate circumstances as Naomi Osaka had to retire injured from their tie.
Australian Open 2025: Naomi Osaka forced to retire with abdominal injury against Belinda Bencic
Naomi Osaka suffered a disappointing end to what has been an encouraging Australian Open, as she retired with an abdominal injury after losing the first set against Belinda Bencic.
Naomi Osaka consoled after being forced to retire hurt with abdominal injury against Belinda Bencic
A persistent abdominal injury started troubling Osaka during the first set of her match on Friday, with the 27-year-old calling for medical attention when up 6-5. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Naomi Osaka forced to retire hurt at Australian Open. She played on until the end of the first set tiebreaker, which Bencic won, before calling it quits.
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
Belinda Bencic (No. 294) will take on Naomi Osaka (No. 51) in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open on Thursday, January 16.Osaka secured a three-set victory over Karolina Muchova (1-6, 6-1, 6-3)
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of an injury after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic on Friday. This was Osaka's first run to the third round at a major tournament since 2022.
Tennis-Bencic through to Australian Open last 16 after Osaka retires with injury
MELBOURNE (Reuters) -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.
Osaka retires from Aussie Open with abdominal issue
Naomi Osaka was forced to retire from her third-round Australian Open clash against Belinda Bencic due to an abdominal injury.
How to Watch Coco Gauff vs. Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
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