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Injured Osaka feeling upbeat about Open prospects

Japan's Naomi Osaka says an abdominal strain won't stop her playing in the Australian Open. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Naomi Osaka admits she's still struggling with an abdominal strain but the dual Australian Open champion is feeling upbeat about her chances in this year's major.

The former world No.1 was forced to withdraw from the Auckland Classic final last week after winning the first set 6-4 against Denmark's Clara Tauson.

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