Naomi Osaka withdraws from the WTA Cincinnati Masters ahead of her participation, citing fatigue and saying she is not prepared to play. As an 11th seed, she would have received a first-round bye.
The withdrawal leaves the women’s draw more depleted at the final major tune-up event before the US Open. Reports note that Osaka has been building hard-court momentum, including reaching the semifinals in Washington and making the last eight at the ongoing WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. Across outlets, the main explanation is the same: she is tired after recent competition and therefore chooses to skip Cincinnati.
One outlet frames the decision as Osaka being “weary” and opting to withdraw rather than compete. Another describes the impact on the field more directly, emphasizing that she pulls out on Wednesday from the event scheduled before the US Open.
