Osaka reaches Washington quarterfinals after Krueger retires with ankle injury
Naomi Osaka advances at the WTA 500 Washington tournament when opponent Ashlyn Krueger withdraws with an ankle injury.
Naomi Osaka advanced to the WTA 500 Washington quarterfinals after Ashlyn Krueger retired with an ankle injury during their third-round match. The former world No. 1 was leading 6-3, 3-1 when the American withdrew after 53 minutes.
The Japanese player described the situation as difficult following the match, according to TenisBrasil. The WTA featured the contest in its Day 3 highlights from the Washington event.
Osaka moves into the quarterfinals without completing the second set. Her next opponent will be determined by the remaining third-round results.
With information from Tênis Brasil e WTA.
