Summary
Naomi Osaka withdrew from her Australian Open third-round match due to a left abdominal injury. This decision allowed her opponent, Maddison Inglis, to advance to the fourth round.
Key Facts
- Naomi Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion.
- Osaka was set to play against Maddison Inglis in the Australian Open third round.
- Osaka cited a left abdominal injury as the reason for her withdrawal.
- She announced her decision to withdraw about two hours before the match.
- Maddison Inglis, ranked 168th in the world, will advance to the fourth round.
- Inglis will face either Iga Swiatek or Anna Kalinskaya in her next match.
- Osaka was the 16th seed in the tournament.
