Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Fitness Issues

Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the Grand Slam before her third-round match due to a fitness issue. Consequently, her opponent, Australian Maddison Inglis, advanced to the fourth round with a walkover.

Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from the Grand Slam, citing fitness concerns, right before her expected third-round match on Saturday.

Her unexpected exit has handed Australian contestant Maddison Inglis a straightforward pass into the tournament's fourth round.

As tennis fans speculated about her condition, Osaka's departure added an unexpected twist to the progression of the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)