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Naomi Osaka withdraws from Auckland final with apparent injury
Naomi Osaka's Australian Open campaign has taken on an element of doubt after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 suffered an apparent injury Sunday while playing the final of a WTA tournament in Auckland.
Naomi Osaka Retires Injured From Auckland Final Before Australian Open
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka retired from the ASB Classic final in Auckland on Sunday due to an abdominal injury after winning the first set against Clara Tauson.
Tauson wins Auckland title after injured Osaka retires
Naomi Osaka's quest for a first title in four years ended in heartbreak as the former world number one retired with an injury after winning the opening set of the Auckland Classic final against Denmark's Clara Tauson on Sunday.
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic.
Naomi Osaka Reaches First WTA Semi-Final Since 2022 At Auckland
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached her first semi-final in almost three years after she came from behind to beat Hailey Baptiste 6-7(2), 6-1, 6-2 at the ASB Classic.
Naomi Osaka reaches first final since 2022 in Auckland, will face Clara Tauson for title
Naomi Osaka is back in a WTA final. The four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, who returned to the tour as a mom at the beginning of last year, outdid American Alycia Parks in the semifinals of Auckland on Saturday, 6-4, 6-2, to move through to the title match at the Australian Open lead-up tournament.
Naomi Osaka Retires in Auckland Final, Australian Open in Doubt
Naomi Osaka started 2025 strong by playing some of her best tennis in years. In fact, she blew through the first few rounds of the Auckland Open to reach her first finals in almost three years. Sadly,
Rain break helps Osaka overcome nerves to reach Auckland quarters
Four-time major champion Naomi Osaka used a rain break to her advantage to power to a straight-sets win in the second round of the Auckland Classic on Wednesday.
WTA Auckland Quarterfinal Predictions including Naomi Osaka vs Hailey Baptiste
The WTA Auckland Open has reached the quarterfinals with the stage set for an entertaining day of tennis in New Zealand. A number of star names are set to take to the courts, and as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate.
Where is John Mills? Auckland homicide probe with no body
The last time Melissa Adams Mills heard from her brother, he told her his tyres had been slashed. Now his family fear he's ...
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Up a set, Naomi Osaka retires from Auckland final against Clara Tauson due to abdominal injury
Playing her first final since 2022, Osaka was forced to call it quits after sealing the first set by a 6-4 scoreline.
Thief targeted Tesco and TK Maxx in Bishop Auckland
David Quinn, 47, of Copeland Road, West Auckland, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 30, 2024.
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Naomi Osaka gives special shout-out to coach Patrick Mouratoglou in Auckland
Naomi Osaka says she trusts Patrick Mouratoglou and credits his mid-match advice for a win that sealed her first WTA ...
Melbourne man reported missing found in Auckland
A Melbourne man who had disappeared on Auckland’s North Shore on the eve of his return flight has been found. Family confirmed to the Herald he was located after police earlier began searching for him ...
Bishop Auckland driver banned from roads for over three years
Kieran Robson, 22, of East Avenue, Bishop Auckland, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Fruit fly alert: 100-plus traps added in South Auckland response
New Zealand says more than 100 extra fruit fly traps have been set up since a fly was found in South Auckland. Strict ...
Holiday traffic: Crashes slow motorists heading home in Auckland, Wellington and Waikato
Returning holidaymakers heading home are encountering traffic delays in Auckland and Wellington and the Waikato regions. A crash on the Auckland Harbour Bridge means it is down to two northbound lanes ...