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 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.
- •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.
- 10:59 AMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka retires injured from final two days before Wimbledon
"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.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- ATP•Jun 27, 2026, 12:28 PMSinner seeks to resume dominance after French Open shock
ATP•Jun 27, 2026, 11:56 AMOsaka injures foot, WD's from Bad Homburg final- ATP•Jun 27, 2026, 11:30 AMChris Evert Is Facing Cancer for a Third Time. Inside the Tennis Star's 5-Year Journey with the 'Relentless' Disease
- ATP•Jun 27, 2026, 11:11 AMSinner wants to 'talk about tennis' not top players' prize-money protest at Wimbledon
- ATP•Jun 27, 2026, 10:50 AMInjured Naomi Osaka retires in Bad Homburg Open final, Karolina Muchova wins title
- Tennis•Jun 27, 2026, 10:01 AMDoes Wimbledon have a heat rule and could play be suspended?
