Naomi Osaka withdraws from Australian Open just days after frosty handshake incident
Osaka pulls out of Australian Open before third‑round match with Inglis.
On 24 January 2026, Japan’s No. 4 seed Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open hours before she was due to face Australia’s Maddison Inglis in the third round at Melbourne Park. Osaka’s decision came just days after a frosty handshake incident earlier in the tournament, though she cited personal health concerns rather than the event. The withdrawal leaves the third‑round draw open and raises questions about the field’s depth. Wimbledon and US Open fixtures remain unaffected, but the Aussie Open organisers have announced a replacement protocol to fill the vacant spot.
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