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Naomi Osaka retires from Bad Homburg final due to foot injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:59 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Naomi Osaka retires from Bad Homburg final due to foot injury

Summary

Naomi Osaka retired from the Bad Homburg final due to a foot injury, trailing Karolina Muchova 6-1, 1-0. This withdrawal comes just two days before she is set to compete in the Wimbledon first round against Elsa Jacquemot. Osaka had previously demonstrated strong form, winning all her matches this week without dropping a set. Despite her retirement, she addressed the crowd with appreciation for the atmosphere, congratulating Muchova on her victory.

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•Osaka was trailing Muchova when she retired in the Bad Homburg final.
•She won four matches this week prior to her retirement.
•Osaka is set to face Elsa Jacquemot at Wimbledon on Monday.
•She has never advanced past the third round at Wimbledon.
•Osaka expressed gratitude to the crowd despite her injury.

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10:59 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka retires injured from final two days before Wimbledon

What they're saying

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The former world No 1 is seeded 14th at Wimbledon, and is scheduled to play her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot on Monday afternoon.
— Yahoo Sports

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