Overview

• Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and the remainder of the 2024 season due to a back injury.
• Osaka sustained a bulged disc in her back and ruptured abdominal muscles during the China Open, where she retired from a match against Coco Gauff.
• The injury has forced her to skip several key tournaments, including the Japan Open and the Pan Pacific Open.
• Osaka expressed disappointment over missing the Hong Kong Open and the chance to compete in her home country.
• She plans to return to the court in 2025, starting with the ASB Classic in Auckland, as she aims for recovery ahead of the Australian Open.