Naomi Osaka casts doubt on tennis future after first-round defeat in Miami

2026-03-22 - 00:40

Osaka admits to ‘dilemma’ after loss to Talia Gibson Norrie, Boulter and Jones all out to end British hopes Naomi Osaka has said she does not intend to continue competing if she frequently loses in first round matches after suffering a disappointing 7-5, 6-4 defeat to Australia’s Talia Gibson in her opening match of the Miami Open. Osaka, who received a first-round bye as the 16th seed in Miami, moved sluggishly in an error-strewn performance and was outplayed by the talented 21-year-old Gibson, who will play Iva Jovic in the next round. Continue reading...