Osaka withdraws from Australian Open 2026 - here's why

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open before her third-round match due to an undisclosed injury. She said stopping was heartbreaking but necessary to avoid further damage. Her run drew attention for a viral fashion entrance and a tense second-round win over Sorana Cirstea, which ended with a cold exchange and brief on-court disagreement over Osaka’s celebrations.