나오미 오사카가 토요일 배드 홈부르크 오픈 결승전에서 발 부상을 이유로 기권하며 윔블던 준비에 차질을 빚게 됐다.
오사카는 카롤리나 무호바와의 경기에서 첫 세트를 6-1로 내주고 두 번째 세트 1-0 상황에서 자신의 첫 잔디 코트 대회 결승전 기권을 결정했다. 그녀는 첫 세트 도중 메디컬 타임아웃을 요청한 바 있다.
28세의 그랜드 슬램 4회 우승자인 오사카는 관중들에게 "경기를 보러 와주신 모든 분께 감사드린다는 말씀을 전하고 싶습니다. 끝까지 경기를 마치지 못해 죄송하지만, 이번 주 내내 정말 놀라운 분위기였습니다"라고 소감을 밝혔다.
월요일에 개막하는 윔블던에서 3라운드 이상 진출한 적이 없는 오사카는 1라운드에서 엘사 자크모와 맞붙을 예정이다.
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Serena Williams' doubles campaign at the Queen's Club ended after partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury. Wimbledon officials have since dropped strong hints about a possible wildcard entry for the 44-year-old. Williams will now team up with Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Ladies Open starting June 15.
Naomi Osaka retired from the Bad Homburg WTA 500 final due to a right foot injury, handing the title to Karolina Muchova. The retirement raises questions about her readiness for Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.
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Naomi Osaka advanced to the final of the Bad Homburg Open on Friday after defeating Wang Xinyu 6-3, 6-3 in the semifinals. The result marks her first grass-court final of her career ahead of Wimbledon.
Naomi Osaka revealed that a bus struck her car two days before her second-round match at the French Open. The incident followed a similar but less severe car mishap involving Coco Gauff on her way to the tournament site.
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Amanda Anisimova has pulled out of the Italian Open in Rome because of a left wrist injury, marking another setback in her clay-court preparations for the French Open.
Latvia's Anastasija Sevastova, a former world No. 11 and 2018 US Open semifinalist, has announced her retirement from professional tennis at age 36. The veteran player shared the news on social media after a career marked by comebacks, major upsets, and four WTA titles. Sevastova reflected on a 'rollercoaster ride' filled with gratitude for her achievements and relationships.
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Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from the Nottingham Open following her loss in the Queen's Club final. The British player reached the final as the home favorite but fell to Donna Vekic. Several other players have also pulled out of the grass-court event ahead of Wimbledon.