Naomi Osaka advances to the third round of the French Open for the first time in seven years after defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic in Thursday’s match. Osaka, seeded 16th, wins in straight sets, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4, at Roland Garros. The match features early breaks and a return to parity in the first set, with Vekic serving for the set before Osaka regains the advantage. Osaka then takes control in the tie-break, dominating the decider to secure the first set. In the second set, Osaka continues to press and converts key moments to close out the win 6-4. After this victory, Osaka is scheduled to play American teenager Iva Jovic in the third round. Both players are seeking a place in the last 16 at Roland Garros for the first time. The result places Osaka one match away from reaching the tournament’s second week, while Vekic’s run ends in the second round.
Naomi Osaka reaches French Open third round, faces Iva Jovic after beating Donna Vekic
Naomi Osaka advances to the third round of the French Open for the first time in seven years after defeating Croatia’s Donna Vekic in Thursday’s match. Osaka, seeded 16th, wins in straight sets, 7-6 (...
- Naomi Osaka beats Donna Vekic 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to reach the French Open third round.
- The win is Osaka’s first French Open third-round appearance in seven years.
- Osaka, seeded 16th, overcomes Vekic after regaining a break in the first set.
- Osaka dominates the first-set tie-break.
- Next, Osaka plays American teenager Iva Jovic in the third round.
PARIS–Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the French Open for the first time in seven years Thursday with a 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 win over Croatia’s Donna Vekic. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka will next take on American teenager Iva Jovic as both players attempt to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros for the first time. READ: Naomi Osaka channels Eiffel Tower with French Open outfit Osaka, seeded 16th, retrieved an early break against Vekic and then broke back again when her opponent was serving for the first set. The Japanese star dominated a tie-break and came up […]...Keep on reading: Naomi Osaka moves into French Open third round vs Iva Jovic
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