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Eleanor Crooks

Australian Open 2025: Naomi Osaka forced to retire with abdominal injury against Belinda Bencic

Naomi Osaka waved goodbye after retiring against Belinda Bencic - (AFP via Getty Images)

Naomi Osaka suffered a disappointing end to what has been an encouraging Australian Open, as she retired with an abdominal injury after losing the first set against Belinda Bencic.

The Japanese star came into the event nursing the problem after pulling out during the final in Auckland last weekend but impressed in victories over Caroline Garcia and Karolina Muchova.

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