Naomi Osaka had to withdraw from the women's singles quarter-final of the Japan Open tennis tournament on Friday due to a left leg injury. Following Osaka's decision, Jaqueline Cristian received a walkover and advanced directly to the semi-finals.
Sports News: Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka announced on Friday her withdrawal from the women's singles quarter-final of the Japan Open tennis tournament due to injury. Meanwhile, in squash, India's young player Anahat Singh continued her brilliant form by entering the quarter-finals of the Boston Open PSA Challenger Tournament.
Tournament organizers stated that top seed Naomi Osaka had not fully recovered from an injury sustained in her second-round match. A left leg injury forced her to withdraw from the quarter-finals. After Osaka's withdrawal from the quarter-finals, Jaqueline Cristian received a walkover and advanced directly to the semi-finals.
This marks the third time Cristian has reached the semi-finals this year. Before her injury, Osaka had demonstrated her excellent capabilities in the tournament, defeating Wakana Sonobe and 2024 champion Suzan Lamens. With Osaka's exit, the competition among top-seeded players in the tournament has become more open. Additionally, in a quarter-final match held on Friday, US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez secured her spot in the semi-finals by defeating Rebecca Ramkova 7-6, 6-3.
Anahat Singh Shines in Squash
Meanwhile, in squash, India's women's national champion Anahat Singh delivered an excellent performance at the Boston Open PSA Challenger Tournament. In the quarter-finals of this $15,000 prize money tournament, Anahat defeated America's Charlotte Sage. After receiving a bye in the first round, Anahat beat Sage 11-4, 11-6, 9-11, 11-8 in the Round of 16. The young player from Delhi, ranked 45th in the world, will now face Egypt's eighth seed Jana Shiha in the quarter-finals.
Anahat's performance has proven that India's young squash players are ready to make their mark on the international stage. Her continuous victories are boosting hope and excitement among Indian sports enthusiasts.
