Naomi Osaka withdraws from Italian Open in latest injury blow

Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Italian Open as injuries continue to hamper her progress on the court.

The former world number one revealed she is still struggling with the achilles injury she picked up earlier this month.

She was due to face Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo in Rome tomorrow — the same opponent who knocked her out of the Madrid Open last time out.

The official WTA Twitter account posted the update on Osaka, along with a statement from the player.

“Unfortunately I’m going to have to withdraw from Rome as the injury which I picked up last week in Madrid hasn’t healed yet,” the four-time Grand Slam winner said.

“It’s an Achilles injury so I need to be careful especially in advance of Roland Garros.

“I love this city and always enjoy playing in front of the Italian fans so I will be sorry to miss them — but look forward to coming back next year.”

"Unfortunately I’m going to have to withdraw from Rome as the injury which I picked up last week in Madrid hasn’t healed yet."Rest up and get well soon, @naomiosaka