Montreal Finalists Mboko, Osaka Withdraw From Cincinnati Open

Victoria Mboko and Naomi Osaka, finalists at the 2025 Canadian Open, have both withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open shortly after their intense three-set final. Mboko, who won her first WTA title in Montreal, cited a left wrist injury sustained during her semifinal match as the reason for her withdrawal, emphasizing the need to prioritize recovery ahead of upcoming tournaments. Osaka, who had made her first 1000-level final since 2022, withdrew due to a schedule change and is planning to rest before the US Open. Both players were granted performance byes into the second round of Cincinnati due to their deep runs in Montreal, leading to adjustments in the tournament draw with lucky losers filling their spots. Despite withdrawing from Cincinnati, both are expected to compete and be seeded at the US Open, with Mboko rising to No. 24 and Osaka to No. 25 in the WTA rankings following their performances in Montreal. The scheduling overlap caused by the expansion of the Canadian Open and Cincinnati Open to 12 days has complicated player participation, with several top players opting out of the Canadian Open to focus on Cincinnati and the US Open.