Naomi Osaka may be out of Eastbourne but her fans don’t have a reason to worry because the Japanese tennis star reportedly withdrew from the tournament only due to “precautionary reasons” and not because of an injury, via James Gray of British newspaper i.
At this week’s WTA 500 tournament in Eastbourne, Osaka was slated to play at the British grass event for the first time since 2017 but that fell apart after she pulled out before the tournament’s draw. Since Wimbledon is starting next Monday, the four-time Grand Slam champion’s sudden Eastbourne withdrawal left some fearing that she contracted an injury and maybe wouldn’t be able to compete at The Championships for the first time since 2019.
But now everything is clear regarding Osaka’s withdrawal as the former world No. 1 simply skipped Eastbourne due to “a change in schedule” and she should be good to go when Wimbledon kicks off.
For those confused as to why Naomi Osaka is not in the Eastbourne draw, I’m told she withdrew in advance due to a “change in schedule” rather than any injury scare.
Wimbledon participation not in doubt, at this point.
— James Gray (@jamesgraysport) June 24, 2024
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