Krejcikova and Osaka Withdraw from Tournaments

Barbora Krejcikova, the reigning Wimbledon champion and world No. 10, has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a persistent back injury sustained during the Asian swing of tournaments last year. This injury also affected her performance at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, and she was unable to participate in any warm-up tournaments for the Grand Slam. Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Auckland Classic final due to an abdominal strain, while Iga Swiatek, who needed treatment in a recent match, reports no serious injuries and plans to be ready for the Australian Open. As Krejcikova recovers, she expressed disappointment but remains hopeful to return to the court soon.