Osaka questions future
Naomi Osaka publicly questioned her future after a shock early exit at the Miami Open, a development that’s stirring talk about her next steps on tour. British players Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter also bowed out early, and Wimbledon has announced it will roll out video review for 2026 — a sign tournaments are reacting to heightened scrutiny. (x.com) (x.com)
Australian qualifier Talia Gibson, ranked No. 68, beat No. 16 seed Naomi Osaka 7-5, 6-4 in Miami to end Osaka’s run in the tournament. (abc.net.au) Osaka told reporters she is “weighing” how to balance the tour with motherhood after returning to competition in 2024 following a 15-month break, and said she will skip Charleston while hoping to play Madrid, Rome and the French Open. (straitstimes.com) Cameron Norrie, the British No. 1 seed, lost 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-4 to American Alex Michelsen in a three-set Miami match, while Katie Boulter was beaten 6-3, 7-5 by Karolína Muchová — results that ended Britain’s singles representation in Florida. (skysports.com) Wimbledon confirmed it will introduce Video Review for the 2026 Championships, making the system available on six show courts — Centre Court, No.1, No.2, No.3, Court 12 and Court 18 — at the event running 29 June–12 July. (atptour.com) The All England Club said players can request Video Review for judgement calls such as “not‑up”, “foul shot” and “touch”, and that the move follows last year’s adoption of Electronic Line Calling with new scoreboards showing live ELC indicators. (atptour.com)
