Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka retired from the ASB Classic final in Auckland on Sunday due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set against Clara Tauson.

Naomi Osaka may be dealing with a significant injury, with the 2025 Australian Open nearly a week away. The former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion retired from the final of the WTA Auckland Open,

Naomi Osaka is set to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of her abdominal injury but notes that she is feeling positive that it is nothing more than a minor issue that won't prevent her from competing at the Australian Open.

Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic.

Naomi Osaka’s participation in the Australian Open is being put into question after she sustained an injury while playing in a WTA tournament in Auckland. On Sunday, the tennis player competed against Denmark’s Clara Tauson in her first WTA final since 2022.

Naomi Osaka will undergo a scan on the injury that forced her to pull out of the Auckland Classic final but remains optimistic about playing at the Australian Open.