Tauson claims Auckland title after injured Osaka retires from final
2 days ago · Clara Tauson won her third career Hologic WTA Tour title after former World No.1 Naomi Osaka retired from their ASB Classic final in Auckland on Sunday due to an abdominal injury. ... She saved a match point in her second-round win over 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, then notched two wins on Saturday to make the final, including a ...
Auckland 2024: Draws, prize money and everything you need to …
Dec 29, 2023 · Main draw in Auckland (WTA 250), where Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina are the top seeds. Svitolina will face Caroline Wozniacki in 1R, with the winner to face Emma Raducanu or a qualifier. Amanda Anisimova will make her return vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Takeaways: Osaka secures first Auckland win in eight years ... - WTA …
Dec 30, 2024 · The four-time Grand Slam champion, Osaka needed 1 hour and 25 minutes to hold off Glushko and advance to the second round of the WTA 250 event. Here are some takeaways from Osaka's victory: Triumphant return after eight years away: Exactly 12 months ago, Osaka came back to action following her maternity leave.
Osaka’s tearful retirement in Auckland Open final helps Tauson …
3 days ago · Dane Clara Tauson, the No 5 seed, won the Auckland Open title when Japanese Naomi Osaka, the No 7 seed, retired on Sunday at the ASB Tennis Arena. Tauson, ranked No 50, trailed 6-4 when Osaka, ranked No 57, pulled out. The former world No 1 from Japan came out all guns blazing as she secured a double break to go 5-1 up.
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA …
6 days ago · AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic. Osaka overcame a swirling breeze and a lengthy rain break to progress comfortably beyond the second round.
Naomi Osaka completes Hailey Baptiste comeback in Auckland to …
4 days ago · Naomi Osaka stands within two wins of her first WTA title in almost four years at the ASB Classic, clinching a quarterfinal comeback over Hailey Baptiste, 6-7 (2), 6-1, 6-2. “I think the key...
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the Auckland quarterfinals after ...
6 days ago · AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Four-time Grand Slam singles winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland...
Auckland Open: Burrage makes second round - Tennis Majors
Dec 31, 2024 · Lucky loser Jodie Burrage moved into the second round of the Auckland Open by winning against New Zealander wildcard Vivian Yang 6-3, 6-3 at the ASB Tennis Arena on Tuesday. Burrage, ranked No 179, will play American Hailey Baptiste next.
Naomi Osaka retires injured in Auckland final to hand title to …
2 days ago · Naomi Osaka was forced to retire from her first final in nearly three years in Auckland, handing the title to Clara Tauson. Osaka had taken the first set 6-4 despite a Tauson fightback, but was ...
WTA Auckland Open 2025: Clara Tauson Claims Title As Naomi …
2 days ago · Naomi Osaka was left frustrated by injury as her first WTA Tour-level final in over two years ended early at the Auckland Open. (More Tennis News) Osaka won the opening set 6-4 in Sunday's final ...