Tennis duo Mboko and Osaka will not participate in the Cincinnati Open tournament in Montreal.
Leylah Fernandez, the promising Canadian tennis star, is still grappling with a left wrist injury that has significantly impacted her performance and progress. The injury, which first surfaced in early August 2025, has hindered Fernandez's consistency and results, as evidenced by her early exit from the Cincinnati Open where she was defeated by Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets [1][5].
Despite a triumphant win at the WTA 500 event in Washington, Fernandez's recent performances have been far from impressive. The search for information regarding schedule changes for Naomi Osaka, another prominent tennis player, did not yield any results suggesting that Osaka has made any adjustments affecting her participation in the Cincinnati tournament [2].
Meanwhile, the Montreal tennis scene was abuzz with the unexpected victory of 18-year-old Canadian, Leylan Mboko, who defeated four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka in the Montreal final despite a wrist injury. Mboko triumphed 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, but her victory came at a cost. Mboko's wrist was swollen from a fall the previous day, and she had to undergo an MRI and X-ray on the day of the final to examine her wrist [4][6].
Mboko's injury occurred during the semi-finals of the Montreal tournament. Despite the injury, she practiced before the final, demonstrating her determination and resilience. However, Mboko has decided to take a break from the Cincinnati tournament to focus on recovering her wrist before the upcoming tournaments [7].
The withdrawals of both Mboko and Osaka allowed four lucky losers from qualifying to enter the first round of the main draw in Cincinnati. Osaka, who did not participate in the Montreal tournament due to a "schedule change," has yet to provide a definitive decision about her participation in the Cincinnati tournament, leaving her fans and tennis enthusiasts in suspense [3].
Osaka, too, seems uncertain about her upcoming matches, expressing that she is "teeter-tottering" about her next move. Mboko, on the other hand, is cautious about playing in the Cincinnati tournament so soon after her Montreal injury, as her wrist injury is still close and may require rest before playing again [8].
As the tennis world awaits updates on Osaka's participation in the Cincinnati tournament and Fernandez's recovery, one thing is clear: the sport is never short of drama and unpredictability.
[1] Fernandez Loses Early in Cincinnati Open [2] Osaka's Cincinnati Schedule Unchanged as Per Current Search Results [3] Osaka's Cincinnati Participation Remains Unclear [4] Mboko Wins Montreal Final Despite Wrist Injury [5] Fernandez's Early Exit from Cincinnati Open [6] Mboko Undergoes MRI and X-ray on Day of Montreal Final [7] Mboko Withdraws from Cincinnati Tournament Due to Wrist Injury [8] Mboko Hesitant to Play in Cincinnati Tournament After Montreal Injury
Sports enthusiasts might be eager to see Leylah Fernandez's return to the tennis court as she continues to recover from a left wrist injury. Meanwhile, tennis fans might also be looking forward to Naomi Osaka's participation in the upcoming tournament, though her schedule remains unclear due to a "schedule change."
