Tennis

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open

Osaka has not played since September as her world ranking drops to 47

Naomi Osaka, who has not played since September, has pulled out of the Australian Open. Photograph: Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Naomi Osaka, who has not played since September, has pulled out of the Australian Open. Photograph: Kiyoshi Ota/Getty Images
Sun Jan 08 2023 - 11:39 • 3 MIN READ

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