Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Auckland WTA event to play for Japan at the United Cup | National Sports

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand in January to instead play for Japan in the United Cup.

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