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Naomi Osaka issues positive fitness update despite losing to Karolina Muchova at the China Open

Naomi Osaka advanced to the round of 16 at the China Open after a three-set victory over a lower-ranked opponent, though her campaign ended abruptly in the next match. The 17th seed fell to seventh seed Karolina Muchova in a hard-fought quarterfinal, losing 7-5, 1-6, 7-6(7) after Muchova saved nine match points.

Meanwhile, the tournament saw other top players falter: Elena Rybakina withdrew from the Wuhan Open days after a shocking China Open upset, citing a foot injury, while Aryna Sabalenka suffered another early exit after a straight-sets defeat. The field also saw Novak Djokovic secure his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired injured in the final, ending a competitive day for the world’s elite.

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Naomi Osaka reacts after Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka both suffer shock exits in Beijing