Naomi Osaka is about to bear an MRI to find out the extent of her belly damage however notes that she is feeling constructive that it’s nothing greater than a minor concern that will not stop her from competing on the Australian Open.
On Sunday, the 27-year-old was bidding to win her eighth WTA title and her first major glory because the 2021 Australian Open.
However after profitable the primary set 6-4 of the Auckland closing in opposition to Clara Tauson, the Japanese requested for a physio to return out.
After getting it checked and asking some questions, a teary-eyed Osaka retired from the ultimate.
Whereas it was a completely heartbreaking and devastating solution to finish the Auckland closing, it additionally forged doubted on her Australian Open look.
“I am having an MRI right now to evaluate. I do not really feel that it is too severe and I nonetheless really feel very optimistic about AO,” the previous world No. 1 stated in a press release to The Japan Instances.
Osaka shared a message on Instagram
Had the Japanese received, it could have been her first title since turning into a mother.
Nonetheless, she is making an attempt to take a look at your entire scenario positively and stays hopeful that there’s something higher within the playing cards for her.
“I’ve come to the conclusion that what’s meant for me is supposed for me and possibly sure conditions happen to coach my thoughts for what’s to return,” Osaka wrote within the word that was posted in a sequence of Instagram photographs.
“Perhaps there’s greater and higher issues on my path and I simply should proceed the journey to come across them. That being stated that is about to be a terrific 12 months.”
Within the remark part of the put up, her coach Patrick Mouratoglou wrote: “You probably did extremely nicely. I’m happy with you and it’s only the start.”
Hopefully, the MRI outcomes will come again constructive for two-time Australian Open champion Osaka.
