Naomi Osaka Loses French Open First Round to Paula Badosa

Naomi Osaka was eliminated in the first round of the 2025 French Open after a three-set loss to 10th seed Paula Badosa, with a score of 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4. Osaka struggled throughout the match, committing 54 unforced errors and battling blisters on her fingers caused by the clay surface, which affected her performance and led to a medical timeout to bandage her hands. Despite starting strong by winning the first set and showing flashes of her former form, Badosa dominated the second and third sets, ultimately overpowering Osaka. After the match, Osaka emotionally admitted feeling like she was letting her coach Patrick Mouratoglou down and left the press conference in tears, revealing her ongoing struggles with form and confidence. Fans criticized Osaka for prioritizing her on-court appearance over performance, especially after she clipped her nails mid-match, sparking debate about her future in tennis. This early exit continues Osaka's difficult history at Roland Garros, where she has never advanced past the third round and previously withdrew in 2021 citing mental health challenges.