WASHINGTON - Japan's former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka reached the quarterfinals of the DC Open for the first time, while compatriot and former No. 4 Kei Nishikori exited in the second round on Wednesday.

Osaka advanced from the women's singles second round after American opponent Ashlyn Krueger retired with a right ankle injury while trailing the four-time Grand Slam winner 6-3, 3-1.

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