Italian Open 2022 Live: Injury setback for Naomi Osaka, pulls out of Rome Masters at last moment- Former world number one Naomi Osaka has been forced out of the Italian Open 2022 due to a left ankle injury. Follow Italian Open 2022 Live updates on InsideSport.IN
Osaka announced her withdrawal on Monday afternoon. Nuria Parrizas Diaz will take Osaka’s spot in the draw as a lucky loser and will face Sara Sorribes Tormo. “Unfortunately I’m going to have to withdraw from Rome as the injury which I picked up last week in Madrid hasn’t healed yet,” Osaka said in a statement. “It’s an Achilles injury so I need to be careful especially in advance of Roland Garros.
Italian Open 2022 Live: Injury setback for Naomi Osaka, pulls out of Rome Masters at last moment
“I love this city and always enjoy playing in front of the Italian fans so I will be sorry to miss them – but look forward to coming back next year.”
Osaka sustained her Achilles injury after her opening-round victory at the Madrid Open last week. She struggled to play with the injury in her 6-3, 6-1 loss to Sara Sorribes Tormo in the second round.
Denmark’s Clara Tauson also withdrew from the tournament citing a low back injury. She will be replaced by Madison Brengle as a lucky loser.
Italian Open 2022 Live: Injury setback for Naomi Osaka, pulls out of Rome Masters at last moment
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