Injury Rules Out Osaka From WTA Final

Japanese world number three, Naomi Osaka has withdrawn will take part in the WTA Finals in Shenzhen.
The tournament organisers on Tuesday disclosed that the former world number one is suffering from an injury in her right shoulder.
Osaka was due to face Australia’s Ash Barty later in the day and her place in the tournament will now be taken by alternate Kiki Bertens of the Netherlands.
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“I’m disappointed to have to withdraw from the Finals,” Osaka said. “It has been a great event in Shenzhen, and it’s the biggest WTA event of the year. This is not how I wanted to end this tournament or my season.
“I look forward to getting healthy and hope to be back here in Shenzhen next year.”
Osaka won her first match of the tournament against Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic 7-6(1) 4-6 6-4 on Sunday.

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