Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final in injury scare ahead of Australian Open
Former world number one Naomi Osaka was tearful after suffering an injury scare just a week before the start of the Australian Open.
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Wimbledon Champion Barbora Krejcikova Pulls Out Of Australian Open 2025
Reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova said Sunday she was pulling out of this month's Australian Open over a back injury. "Unfortunately, my back injury, which troubled me at the end of last season, is still not fully healed," the world number ten said on X. "It's really disappointing because I love playing in Melbourne and have such great memories from reaching the quarter-finals last year." "I'm working hard to get back to full health, and I can't wait to see you on the court soon," Krejcikova added.
Coco Gauff Beats Iga Swiatek, Takes Team USA To United Cup Title
Coco Gauff roared past Iga Swiatek to inspire team USA Sunday before Taylor Fritz sealed the United Cup title with victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in Sydney. Gauff opened with a statement 6-4, 6-4 win over Swiatek in 1hr 51min of hard-hitting tennis to fire a warning shot ahead of the Australian Open. Big-serving Fritz then battled through against Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) to spark wild celebrations as the Americans won the mixed-teams cup for the second time in three years after winning the inaugural event in 2023.
United States claim second United Cup title with win over Poland
SYDNEY : A dominant United States lifted their second United Cup mixed team tournament title in three years after they beat Poland 2-0 on Sunday with Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz both winning their singles matches.
Krejcikova out of Australian Open with back injury
Czech tennis player and Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova said on Sunday she will not be participating in this month's Australian Open due to an ongoing recovery from a back injury.
Unstoppable Sabalenka rallies past Kudermetova for Brisbane title
BRISBANE :Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka geared up for her title defence at the year's opening Grand Slam with a battling 4-6 6-3 6-2 win over Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.
Tauson wins Auckland title after injured Osaka retires
AUCKLAND :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.
Injury scare for Naomi Osaka ahead of Australian Open
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.