Two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of the tournament on Saturday ahead of her third round match due to injury.
The 16th seed Japanese star, who won the 2019 and 2021 titles at Melbourne Park, was scheduled to play local player Maddison Inglis but withdrew from the contest, stating that she needs to take care of her body following issues that cropped up during her previous match against Sorana Cirstea.
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