Naomi Osaka withdraws from 2026 ASB Classic

Tuesday 18 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 18 Nov 2025, 5:01am

In this story NZME, Naomi Osaka, Elina Svitolina

Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the ASB Classic in Auckland due to a schedule change. The Japanese player will instead compete in the United Cup in Australia. Organisers have confirmed Elina Svitolina and Emma Navarro as replacements for the tournament.

How they headlined it

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1. StuffTue 18 Nov 2025, 4:00am

   Naomi Osaka pulls out of ASB Classic, two top 15 players step in to replace her (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 18 Nov 2025, 5:01am

   ASB Classic: Naomi Osaka withdraws; Elina Svitolina, Emma Navarro confirmed (opens in new tab)