the adventure of Naomi OsakaMore in Canada has come to an end prematurely. In a first round match in the WTA 1000 de Toronto Far from her best level, the Japanese retired due to problems in the lower part of her back. Not even the attention of the circuit physiotherapist has been able to push Osaka to finish the match against Kanepi. Without going through a press conference with the injury as a reason, Naomi wanted to explain the reason for her withdrawal: “I felt the pain in my back from the beginning of the match and despite trying my best to overcome it, I just couldn’t. I would like to give Kaia credit for playing so well and I wish her the best for the rest of the tournament.“.
Naomi Osaka after retiring with back injury: “I felt my back from the start of the match, and despite trying my best to push through it I just wasn’t able to today. I’d like to pay credit to Kaia for playing well and want to wish her all the best for the rest of the tournament.”
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) August 9, 2022
