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Bencic through to Australian Open last 16

Naomi Osaka stops playing because of an injury against Belinda Bencic

MELBOURNE, Australia — Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka stopped playing because of a strained abdominal muscle after dropping the opening set of her third-round match against Belinda Bencic.

Reuters · 12h

Bencic through to Australian Open last 16 after Osaka retires with injury

Swiss Belinda Bencic advanced to the last 16 of the Australian Open after two-time champion Naomi Osaka retired during Friday's third-round match with an abdominal strain that has affected her since the start of the season.

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 2h

Belinda Bencic Had Classy Gesture After Injured Naomi Osaka Retired From Australian Open

A lingering abdominal injury first sidelined her in October at a Beijing tournament match against Coco Gauff. She reached the finals of the 2025 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand earlier this month, but retired during her match against Clara Tauson. Osaka says abdominal injuries are nothing new.

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