Naomi Osaka to take another ‘break’ from tennis after shock US Open defeat

Defending champion Osaka lost to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez having served for the match in the second set

Naomi Osaka is planning on taking another break from tennis (John Minchillo/AP)

A tearful Naomi Osaka plans to take another break from tennis after her shock US Open exit.

The defending champion lost 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-4 to 18-year-old Leylah Fernandez on Arthur Ashe Stadium having served for the match in the second set.