Osaka Refuses Play; Sinner's Class Act

January 20, 2026 | Edition #340

Naomi Osaka entered Rod Laver Arena with a gear that turned heads. But her round one match soon became a talking point for multiple other reasons. Soon after the play started, a technical issue halted the ongoing match.

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An issue causes the umpire to stop the face-off between the stars



As you read above, Osaka’s match came to a stop due to an issue on the court. So tell us,

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