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Oliver Caffrey

REVEALED: Osaka pulls out of open aussie qualifier through | Rare Historical Photos

Two-time champion Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Australian Open with an abdominal injury. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Dual Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the tournament, giving local qualifier Maddison Inglis a spot in the fourth round.

Only hours before their scheduled match on Saturday night, Osaka sprung a bombshell announcement by confirming she was withdrawing because of an abdominal injury.

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