Naomi Osaka, a two-time Australian Open champion, was forced to retire from her third-round match against Belinda Bencic due to injury after losing the first set. This marked Osaka's first run to the third round at a major tournament since 2022, following time off for mental-health breaks and pregnancy. Despite reaching the final of a tournament in Auckland earlier in the season, Osaka had to withdraw from the title match due to an abdominal injury. After receiving treatment during the match against Bencic, Osaka ultimately retired due to injury, with Bencic expressing hope for her quick recovery. The two players shared a hug on the sideline, with Bencic showing support for Osaka's recovery by writing a message on a camera lens.
Source: https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/43449149/naomi-osaka-retires-australian-open-match-due-injury