Osaka withdraws from Wuhan Open citing viral illness

Wuhan Open organisers said on Twitter that Osaka had withdrawn due to a viral illness.

(Reuters)

The Japanese world number seven was beaten 6-4 6-4 by Pliskova in Tokyo and said afterwards that she was suffering from fatigue.

The Wuhan Open, which began on Sunday and ends on Sept. 29, still boasts a strong field despite Osaka's withdrawal, with the top five women's players, including world number one Simona Halep, all taking part.

(Reporting by Simon Jennings in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Davis)