SYDNEY — Naomi Osaka will bear a scan on the damage that compelled her to tug out of the Auckland Basic remaining however stays optimistic about taking part in on the Australian Open, the previous world primary stated on Monday.
Osaka, the 2019 and 2021 champion at Melbourne Park, was lowered to tears on Sunday when an stomach damage compelled her to stop whereas main Clara Tauson 6-4 in her first WTA remaining in nearly three years.
“I am having an MRI right this moment to evaluate,” the 27-year-old stated in a quick assertion.
“I do not really feel that it is too severe and I nonetheless really feel very optimistic about AO.”
Osaka, who returned to the tour a yr in the past after a protracted maternity break, had proven glimpses of the shape that received her 4 main titles on her run to the ultimate in Auckland.
She broke again into the highest 50 on the planet rankings on Monday.
The Australian Open begins on Sunday.