Injured Osaka to miss remainder of season

Naomi Osaka. Pic/AFP

Naomi Osaka will miss the remainder of the WTA tour due to a back injury. The Hong Kong Open, set to begin on October 28, announced on its social media channels on Monday that the four-time Grand Slam singles champion was not only withdrawing from the tournament but also ending her season early. The WTA also made the announcement on its website.

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