Naomi Osaka Ends 2024 Tennis Season Due to Back Injury

The four-time Grand Slam champion withdraws from upcoming tournaments, focusing on recovery for the 2025 season.

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.