Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Melbourne Summer Set due to an abdominal injury, saying she needed to rest before the Australian Open.
After being knocked out of the U.S. Open, the defending champ said she's weighing another break from competition.Naomi Osaka on Saturday withdrew from the Melbourne Summer Set due to an abdominal injury, saying she needed to rest before the Australian Open.
"I had a lot of fun playing here in Melbourne. Unfortunately I have an abdominal injury which I need to rest and prepare for the #AusOpen.
Osaka was scheduled to play in a semi-final match the day she withdrew. Her scheduled opponent, Veronika Kudermetova, will advance immediately the final.Representatives for Osaka and the Australian Tennis did not immediately respond to ABC News' request for comment.