Naomi Osaka Overcomes Injury to Defeat Defending Champion
First seed Naomi Osaka is pursuing her first title at the Japan Open.
Osaka faced a challenging match against defending champion Suzan Lamens in the fourth round.
- The first set ended in Osaka's favor.
- Lamens pushed Osaka in the second set, preventing her from capitalizing on the lead.
- Osaka started the third set strongly, taking a 5-0 lead.
During the third set, Osaka injured her left leg but continued playing after a medical timeout, returning with a strapped left thigh.
Naomi Osaka back on court now.
Author's summary: Osaka wins despite injury scare.
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