Former WTA No. 1 Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Pan Pacific Open (September 19-25) in Tokyo on Thursday.
Naomi Osaka, 24, was due to meet Brazil’s Beatrice Haddad Maia in the second round, but had to withdraw, citing her “body’s inability” to defend her chances.
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the WTA tournament in Tokyo due to stomach problems
“It’s an honor to be able to play the Toray Pan Pacific Open in front of all these incredible fans here in Japan.
This tournament has always been and always will be a special tournament for me, and I would like to go on the court today, but my body does not allow me to do that.” – Naomi Osakareports Agerpres.
Osaka, currently ranked 48th in the WTA rankings, has struggled with anxiety and depression in recent seasons and her performances on the tennis court have suffered greatly.
The Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis tournament is held from September 19 to 25, has a total prize pool of $757,900 and is part of the WTA 500. The 2019 tournament (last played) was won by Naomi Osaka.
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the WTA 500 in Tokyo due to illness/abdominal pain.
Unlucky for Naomi, who has reached the final three times in the last four editions of this tournament.
Beatrice Haddad Maia makes it to the QFs. pic.twitter.com/nqNg3KHqyH
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) September 22, 2022
Due to illness, Naomi Osaka withdrew before her second round match against Beatrice Haddad Maia in Tokyo.
Haddad Maia advances to the QFs without a break and will face either Kudermetova or Contreras Gomez. #TorayPPO
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) September 22, 2022
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