Champion Naomi Osaka withdraws from Wuhan Open

Wuhan: Reigning US Open champion Naomi Osaka of Japan withdrew from the Wuhan Open on Sunday due to a viral illness.

Osaka's decision came hours after losing the Pan Pacific Open final on Sunday to Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 4-6, 4-6 ending the Japanese player's 10-match winning streak, reports Efe.

"I'm very sorry to have to withdraw from Wuhan. I look forward to playing in Wuhan next year," Osaka was quoted as saying on the WTA's website.

Osaka had earlier said she "felt really tired today" during her loss to Pliskova. IANS