Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
First seed Naomi Osaka is competing for her first title at the Japan Open. During the tournament, she suffered an injury to her left leg.
Osaka faced defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round, who provided tough competition. The first set ended in Osaka's favor, but she struggled to maintain her lead in the second set.
In the third set, Osaka took a strong lead, but injured her left leg when Lamens hit a backhand shot. Despite the injury, Osaka continued to play after a medical timeout, returning to the court with a strapped left thigh.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
Osaka's perseverance paid off as she knocked out the defending champion, advancing in the tournament.
Author's summary: Naomi Osaka overcomes injury to defeat champion.