Naomi Osaka has had one of her best weeks during her comeback but just like the last good week on the tour, it has been blighted by a sudden injury which in this case saw her lose the final of the ASB Classic in Auckland to Clara Tauson.
From a coronation to a catastrophe. Everything had been set up for Naomi Osaka to be the new queen of Auckland tennis, joining a group of A-list champions like Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Ana Ivanovic and Coco Gauff.
The Japanese tennis star had just been forced out of the ASB Classic final with injury after one set, meaning that Tauson had won in the most unexpected way. An eerie hush had come over the crowd at the Manuka Doctor arena,
Denmark’s Clara Tauson has expressed her feelings about the final of the ASB Classic against Japan’s Naomi Osaka. The 22-year-old managed to lift the title after the former world number one was forced to retire despite winning the first set with a score of 6-4.
Osaka put in a dominant display to defeat the American 6-4, 6-2 and reach her first singles final since the 2022 Miami Open. Clara Tauson, meanwhile, started her run in Auckland with a ...
In a bizarre turn of events, Naomi Osaka retires with a one set lead at the ASB Classic final. Clara Tauson is the champion.
Clara Tauson won her third career Hologic WTA Tour title after former World No.1 Naomi Osaka retired from their ASB Classic final in Auckland on Sunday due to an abdominal injury.
Aryna Sabalenka full of praise for Clara Tauson after beating her in Melbourne - The defending champion came through 7-6 (5) 6-4 but Naomi Osaka pulled out of her match through injury.
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Naomi Osaka of Japan receives medical attention during her match against Clara Tauson of Denmark in the ...
Gauff, who hasn’t lost a set in Melbourne, could face the No. 1 player in the semifinals after their 3rd-round wins; Osaka leaves with injury and Pegula falls
Coco Gauff still hasn't lost a match or even a set at this year's Australian Open. Or this season, actually, early as it is.