Osaka into 1st final since 2022 ahead of Australian Open

Injured Naomi Osaka 'very optimistic' about Australian Open
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.
Naomi Osaka withdraws during final of WTA tournament in New Zealand leading up to Australian Open
Osaka had won the first set of the final 6-4 against Denmark's Clara Tauson when she spoke to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the chair umpire, and a tour trainer before deciding to withdraw.
Naomi Osaka Retires Injured From Auckland Final Before Australian Open
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 withdraws from Auckland final with apparent injury
Naomi Osaka's Australian Open campaign has taken on an element of doubt after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 suffered an apparent injury Sunday while playing the final of a WTA tournament in Auckland.
ASB Classic 2025 Final: Sad scene as teary Naomi Osaka forced to retire injured, Clara Tauson wins title
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.
Clara Tauson shows empathy for Naomi Osaka after teary-eyed end to Auckland final
Clara Tauson may have won the Auckland title but the 22-year-old wasn't really in celebratory mode after Naomi Osaka was forced to retire in an absolutely heartbreaking way. With a chance to serve out for the first set, the Japanese tennis star closed out the set in the 10th game to win it with a 6-4 scoreline.
Up a set, Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final against Clara Tauson due to abdominal injury
Playing her first final since 2022, Osaka was forced to call it quits after sealing the first set by a 6-4 scoreline.
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
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.
How to Watch Clara Tauson vs. Naomi Osaka at the 2025 ASB Classic: Live Stream, TV Channel
Clara Tauson will meet Naomi Osaka in the ASB Classic final on Saturday, January 4.In Tauson’s last action, she was defeated by Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 5-7, 4-6 in the Round of 64 at the China
Tennis-Tauson wins Auckland title after injured Osaka retires
Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with an injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in tears with apparent injury, 1 week before Australian Open
Naomi Osaka may be dealing with a signifcant 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 Shares Rare Photos with Daughter Shai in Sweet New Year's Post: 'Cutest Girl in the World'
Naomi Osaka shared some rare photos of her daughter Shai in a sweet New Year's post on Instagram, calling the toddler the ...
How to Watch Naomi Osaka vs. Hailey Baptiste at the 2025 ASB Classic: Live Stream, TV Channel
Naomi Osaka (No. 57 ranking) will meet Hailey Baptiste (No. 92) in the quarterfinals at the ASB Classic on Thursday, January ...
Naomi Osaka shares first-look photos of daughter Shai
Naomi Osaka shares photos of her daughter Shai. The tennis star shares her daughter with rapper Cordae. They've been dating ...
Naomi Osaka Says She Has the "Best Shoes in Tennis"
As a four-time Grand Slam champion, activist, and fashion icon, Osaka has the right to talk trash when she pleases. That is quite often on social media for the 27-year-old. Her competitive nature ...
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Osaka to play in first semis since 2022
Former world number one Naomi Osaka reached her first semifinal since 2022 after fighting back at the Auckland Classic on ...