Top-seeded Coco Gauff dominated Yafan Wang in the second round of the National Bank Open, while Aryna Sabalenka also secured a win. Meanwhile, Elise Mertens edged Naomi Osaka in a late match, and Jelena Ostapenko outlasted Paula Badosa in a three-set thriller.
Naomi Osaka continued her strong return from maternity leave with a convincing victory over Ons Jabeur in the National Bank Open. Osaka’s win marks her fifth victory over a top-20 player since her comeback. Meanwhile, other notable matches saw Jessica Pegula defend her title and Leylah Fernandez advance to the next round.
Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon campaign ended prematurely in the second round, but the Japanese star has already shifted her sights to the Paris Olympics, where she hopes to improve on her third-round finish in Tokyo. Osaka acknowledged her lack of confidence during her loss to Emma Navarro, but expressed optimism about her chances on clay, especially after her close encounter with Iga Swiatek at the French Open.
Naomi Osaka’s return to Wimbledon ended prematurely in the second round as she suffered a resounding defeat to American Emma Navarro. Despite her desire to improve her grasscourt performance, Osaka struggled against Navarro, who showcased impressive consistency and relentless pressure.
Naomi Osaka, returning to Wimbledon after five years, overcame a shaky second set to defeat Diane Parry in a tight three-setter. The former world number one displayed dominant play in the first set before losing her rhythm, but ultimately secured the victory thanks to Parry’s nervous serving in the third.
Zheng Qinwen, ranked eighth in the world, dominated Naomi Osaka with a record-breaking 23 aces, securing a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 victory in the first round of the Berlin Open. This win marks her first on grass since 2022 and sets the stage for her Wimbledon preparations. Osaka, returning from maternity leave, struggled against Zheng’s powerful serve and lost for the second time on grass in five days.
Naomi Osaka, unseeded and ranked 134th, gave the world number one and three-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek a run for her money in a thrilling match that ended with Swiatek prevailing 7-6, 1-6, 7-5. Despite her loss, Osaka showcased her resilience and determination, proving that she is still capable of beating the best in the world.
Naomi Osaka’s quest for a strong clay-court season hit a roadblock in the second round of the Madrid Open, where she fell to Liudmila Samsonova in a thrilling three-set encounter. Osaka, who holds four Grand Slam titles, fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 to the 15th-seeded Russian.
Former world number one Naomi Osaka secured her first clay-court victory in two years on Wednesday at the Madrid Open. Despite her struggles on the slower surface, Osaka remains committed to her powerful baseline game that has brought her four Grand Slam titles. While adapting to the movement required on clay, Osaka emphasizes the importance of respecting the court and not abandoning the strengths that have defined her success. With the French Open approaching, she expresses her desire to conquer the clay and potentially earn her first tournament victory on the surface.
Naomi Osaka claimed her first clay-court victory in two years on Wednesday, overcoming Greet Minnen 6-4, 6-1 at the Mutua Madrid Open. The former world number one’s last triumph on clay came in Madrid in 2022. Despite acknowledging that she isn’t aiming to emulate current top-ranked player Iga Swiatek, Osaka expressed her determination to perform well on the surface. Maria Lourdes Carle recorded her maiden WTA 1000-level victory, defeating 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets. Other notable victories included Sara Errani’s triumph over former world number one Caroline Wozniacki and Sloane Stephens’ victory in three sets.
