Two-time Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the Australian Open draw, citing an ab injury. The four-time major champion was out on the practice courts a few hours before the night session, but elected to pull the plug afterwards.
Madison Inglis moves into the round of 16 and will face either Iga Swiatek or Anna Kalinskaya in the round of 16.
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn with a left ab injury, handing qualifier Maddison Inglis the walkover into the round of 16.
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