Naomi Osaka books quarterfinal ticket at DC Open

WASHINGTON–Women’s third seed Naomi Osaka also punched her quarterfinal ticket in the 2026 Mubadala DC Open, advancing when American Ashlyn Krueger retired while trailing 6-3, 3-1. Japan’s Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion coming off a quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon, cut a confident figure on the Washington hardcourts. But she admitted it was hard to stay focused with Krueger still hindered after receiving treatment on her right ankle while trailing 4-1 in the first set. “It’s a tough situation, and I hope that she gets better ASAP,” Osaka said. She’ll next face Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto, who toppled eighth-seeded American Emma […]...

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