Australian Open: Belinda Bencic reaches the round of 16 – Naomi Osaka retires

Friday 17th January 2025 03:29 AM

Belinda Bencic tries to comfort the injured Naomi Osaka while shaking hands and hugging her

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Belinda Bencic has reached the round of 16 at the Australian Open in Melbourne. In the 3rd round, Naomi Osaka retires injured after losing the first set.

Belinda Bencic won the first set 7:3 in 58 minutes in a tiebreak, after Naomi Osaka had led 5:2.

On Sunday, Bencic will play Coco Gauff (USA/3) or Leylah Fernandez (CAN/30).

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