Naomi Osaka is set to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of her abdominal injury but notes that she is feeling positive that it is nothing more than a minor issue that won't prevent her from competing at the Australian Open.

Osaka had won the first set of the final 6-4 against Denmark's Clara Tauson when she spoke to her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, the chair umpire, and a tour trainer before deciding to withdraw.

Naomi Osaka’s return to form took a heartbreaking turn as she suffered an injury scare during the ASB Classic final in Auckland, just a week before the highly anticipated Australian Open. The former World No.