Defending champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Pan Pacific Open due to illness

Tokyo [Japan], September 22 (ANI): The defending champion Naomi Osaka has announced her withdrawal from the ongoing Pan Pacific Open due to illness.

Her withdrawal comes ahead of her second-round match against Number 16 Beatriz Haddad Maia.

"I am really sorry that I am not able to compete today. It is an honour to be able to play at the Toray Pan Pacific Open in front of the amazing fans here in Japan. This has and always