Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
Top seed Naomi Osaka is pursuing her first title at the Japan Open. During the tournament, she suffered an injury to her left leg.
Osaka faced defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round, who proved to be a tough competitor from the start. Although Osaka won the first set, she struggled to maintain her lead in the second set.
In the third set, Osaka took a strong lead, 5-0, but injured her left leg when Lamens hit a backhand shot. Despite the injury, Osaka continued playing after a medical timeout, with her left thigh strapped.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
Author's summary: Osaka overcomes injury to defeat champion.