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,
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.
Naomi Osaka gets brutally honest on injury forcing her to retire from Australian Open match
Naomi Osaka ’s return to Grand Slam competition ended prematurely on Friday, as the two-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka had dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (3), before informing the chair umpire she could no longer continue.
Why did Naomi Osaka retire? Tennis star withdraws from Australian Open match vs. Belinda Bencic early
Naomi Osaka retired from her Australian Open third round match on Friday. The Japanese tennis star had just lost the opening set to Belinda Bencic via a tiebreak (7-3) before pulling the plug. It marked the first time she had withdrawn from a grand slam tournament match in her career.
Belinda Bencic Had Classy Gesture After Injured Naomi Osaka Retired From Australian Open
A lingering abdominal injury first sidelined her in October at a Beijing tournament match against Coco Gauff. She reached the finals of the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this month, but retired during her match against Clara Tauson. Osaka says abdominal injuries are nothing new.
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)
Abdominal Injury Forces Naomi Osaka To Retire In AO Match Against Belinda Bencic
A persistent abdominal injury forced Naomi Osaka to retire during her third round match against Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka makes her feelings known on facing fellow mother Belinda Bencic in Australian Open 3R
Naomi Osaka has opened up about facing fellow mother Belinda Bencic in the third round of the 2025 Australian Open.
Australian Open: Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic
Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has stopped playing because of an injury after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.
Osaka Retires with Injury: Updated Australian Open Women's Tennis Bracket, Results
Naomi Osaka's run at the 2025 Australian Open came to an end in the third round due to an injury. The two-time Aussie Open champ suffered a strained
Naomi Osaka retires from Australian Open match due to injury
After losing the first set 7-6 (3), two-time Australian Open champ Naomi Osaka retired from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to injury.
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How to Watch Coco Gauff vs. Belinda Bencic at the 2025 Australian Open: Live Stream, TV Channel
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Australian Open: Sabalenka, Bencic advance to round of 16
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Daily Dose of Social Media: Carlos Alcaraz’s kind gesture leaves young fan overwhelmed, Djokovic cheers for Danilovic
Carlos Alcaraz shared a moment with a young fan who stole the spotlight from the crowd due to his excitement at meeting the world No. 3, a moment we reviewed in a new Daily Dose of Social Media.