Naomi Osaka ended a four-match losing run after her opponent Daria Saville was forced to retire in only the second game of their opening round match at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
Saville yelled «my knee!» after playing a forehand and collapsed to the ground clutching her left knee. Osaka quickly went across to the other side of the net to check on her.
Ad The Australian, who has endured an injury-blighted career, was able to get back up onto her feet but could not continue the match.
WTA Tokyo'More down than up' — Osaka opens up on difficult 2022A DAY AGO Both players embraced each other and Osaka wished her well after the match. “Hi Daria, it’s Naomi.
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