Naomi Osaka's 2019s journey at the Australian Open 2025 came to an emotional halt as the two-time champion retired due to an abdominal injury during her third-round match against Belinda Bencic. Returning to the Grand Slam stage after giving birth to her daughter in 2023,

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff roll to Australian Open's 4th round. Naomi Osaka retires due to injury and Jessica Pegula was upset in the third round.

Naomi Osaka ’s return to Grand Slam competition ended prematurely on Friday, as the two-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to a strained abdominal muscle. Osaka had dropped the opening set in a tiebreaker, 7-6 (3), before informing the chair umpire she could no longer continue.