Roland Garros, Paris, France – Naomi Osaka expressed enthusiasm for a potential showdown with Iga Swiatek in the French Open second round after securing a hard-fought victory over Lucia Bronzetti on Sunday. Despite an inconsistent performance, Osaka clinched a 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 win, setting the stage for a likely encounter with the world No. 1, Swiatek.
If Swiatek prevails in her match against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean, she will face Osaka in what promises to be a compelling match. Reflecting on the potential matchup, Osaka expressed excitement, considering Swiatek’s impressive record at Roland Garros, where she has clinched multiple titles. Osaka sees the match as both an honour and a challenge, given Swiatek’s success on the clay courts of Paris.
The victory on Sunday marked Osaka’s first match win at a Grand Slam event since the 2022 Australian Open. Despite previous early exits at the French Open and US Open in 2022, as well as a recent setback at Melbourne Park, Osaka remains determined to make her mark at Roland Garros, where she has yet to progress beyond the early rounds.
