Tokyo 2021 – Tennis: the Japanese and favorite Naomi Osaka eliminated in the 3rd round

Published on : 07/27/2021 – 07:41

Thunderclap in Tokyo! The Japanese Naomi Osaka, world No. 2 and big favorite, was eliminated on Tuesday July 27, in the knockout stages of the Tokyo Olympics tennis tournament. Czech Marketa Vondrousova, 42nd in the world, defeated her in straight sets: 6-1, 6-4.

After Barty’s elimination on Sunday, it is another contender for the Olympic title who leaves prematurely. Osaka, chosen to light the Olympic cauldron during the opening ceremony, made its return to competition in Tokyo, after two months of absence due to psychological distress.

With AFP