Naomi Osaka's Australian Open campaign has taken on an element of doubt after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 suffered an apparent abdominal injury while playing the final of a WTA tournament in Auckland.

Osaka's new coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, was quick to react to the post. Commenting on it, the Frenchman said that he was proud of the former World No. 1's efforts and that this was just the start of a great partnership. "You did incredibly well. I am proud of you and it is just the beginning". said Mouratoglou (Via Instagram)

The Japanese tennis star had just been forced out of the ASB Classic final with injury after one set, meaning that Tauson had won in the most unexpected way. An eerie hush had come over the crowd at the Manuka Doctor arena,

Naomi Osaka remains optimistic about playing her Australian Open opener against Caroline Garcia, despite a less-than-perfect MRI on her abdominal injury. The two-time champion expressed positivity after her Auckland match,

Osaka had won the first set of the final 6-4 against Denmark’s Clara Tauson when she spoke to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the chair umpire, and a tour trainer before deciding to withdraw.

Osaka had won the first set of the final 6-4 against Denmark's Clara Tauson when she spoke to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the chair umpire and a tour trainer before deciding to withdraw.

No.5 seed Clara Tauson defeated Robin Montgomery 6-4, 6-3 in the ASB Classic semifinals in Auckland on Saturday, making her fourth career WTA singles final. This is Tauson's first final since 2021, a year in which she won two titles and reached another final.

In the Round of 128 at the Australian Open on Saturday, Clara Tauson (ranked No. 41) takes on Linda Noskova (No. 30). In her most recent time out, Tauson lost to Jasmine Paolini 6-1, 5-7 ...

Dual Australian Open winner Naomi Osaka believes a heartbreaking decision could help her pull together a strong tournament.

Osaka had won the first set of the final 6-4 against Denmark's Clara Tauson when she spoke to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the chair umpire and a tour trainer before deciding to withdraw.

Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with an injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday.