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Osaka apologises to children after struggling with Achilles issue at US Open

Naomi Osaka was not too impressed with her own behaviour during her thriller against Elise Mertens at the US Open.

Osaka apologises to children after struggling with Achilles issue at US Open

Naomi Osaka advanced to the fourth round of the US Open after defeating Elise Mertens in a three-set match. She expressed regret for her actions during the game, specifically for throwing a racquet to the floor at one point. The issue she faced was a persistent Achilles problem, which she described as an ongoing issue rather than a significant injury. Osaka will face number two seed Elena Rybakina in the next round.

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