The former number 1 in the world, Naomi OsakaMorehad to withdraw from her match against the veteran Kaia Kanepi. The Estonian would win the first set 7-6 (4) and would win the match when the Japanese put an end to it. Shortly after, a sincere Osaka commented on her physical problems and wished luck to the one who was her rival today: “I felt my back from the beginning of the match and despite trying my best to overcome it, I couldn’t do it today. I would like to thank Kaia for her interest in her and I want to wish her all the best for the rest of the tournament”. For his part, Kanepi will be Garbiñe Muguruza’s first rival.
