WTA French Open R1: Naomi Osaka vs Paula Badosa

WTA French Open R1: Naomi Osaka vs Paula Badosa

🧠 Form & Context

🇯🇵 Naomi Osaka

• 🎯 Unexpected Clay Momentum: Having her best clay season yet—won her first career title on the surface at the 125K Saint-Malo and reached the fourth round in Rome.
• 👶 Maternity Comeback Success: Returned to the top 50 with a solid season that includes R3 in Melbourne and R4 in Miami—impressive post-pregnancy form.
• ❗ Roland-Garros Struggles: Has never gone beyond R3 in Paris and is 0–5 against top-10 opponents on clay—still seeking a true breakthrough here.

🇪🇸 Paula Badosa

• 🏆 Top-10 Solidity: Nine quarterfinals in the last 12 months; reached the Australian Open semifinals earlier this year.
• 🎾 French Open Comfort: Made her Slam QF debut here in 2021 and has never lost before the third round in Paris.
• 🔁 Match Toughness: Thrives in long, physical contests—her endurance and defensive grit make her well-suited for slow clay conditions.

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