A cloud hangs over the prospects of one of the sport's brightest stars, as Naomi Osaka faces an 'uncertain' future. WWOS
Osaka won the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and the US Open in 2018 and 2020.
With Venus William also announcing her omission from the tournament on Saturday, the women's draw has quickly lost its two most successful entrants and biggest drawcards.Leading tennis journalist Ben Rothenberg said the move from Osaka was "not a surprise" with tournament organisers left in the lurch to the No.42's whereabouts.
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