Naomi Osaka’s return to form took a heartbreaking turn as she suffered an injury scare during the ASB Classic final in Auckland, just a week before the highly anticipated Australian Open. The former World No.

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka retired from the ASB Classic final in Auckland on Sunday due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set against Clara Tauson.

Osaka had won the first set of the final 6-4 against Denmark's Clara Tauson when she spoke to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the chair umpire, and a tour trainer before deciding to withdraw.