Coco Gauff Assists Injured Naomi Osaka After China Open Forfeit

Osaka retired due to a back injury, and Gauff helped her off the court, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Naomi Osaka retired from the China Open during the second set against Coco Gauff due to a back injury.
Despite being competitors, Gauff showed sportsmanship by helping Osaka carry her bags off the court.
Osaka had won the first set 6-3 but was trailing 4-6 in the second set when she decided to retire.
Gauff, who will now advance to the quarterfinals, wished Osaka a speedy recovery and expressed regret over winning in such circumstances.
The match was highly anticipated, drawing significant attention from fans who were left heartbroken by its abrupt end.