Tennis champion Naomi Osaka signaled that she would be taking a break from the sport after losing in the third round of the U.S. Open
The most turbulent season of Naomi Osaka’s short career came to an abrupt close on Friday night as she lost in the third round of the U.S. Open before casting doubt on her future in the game.
Osaka, a two-time champion in New York, was making her first Grand Slam appearance since withdrawing from the French Open in the spring, citing mental health concerns. But her form suffered through the season, and she never found her rhythm during the 7-5, 6-7 , 4-6 loss to 18-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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