Naomi Osaka Clips Nails During Medical Time Out at French Open First Round Loss

Naomi Osaka experienced a challenging first-round match at the 2025 French Open against 10th-seeded Paula Badosa, despite winning the opening set via tiebreak. Osaka, wearing a pink sakura-themed outfit complete with cherry blossom nail art, took an unusual medical timeout to clip her nails during the match due to discomfort, a moment that drew significant attention and reactions on social media. She also dealt with blisters on her hands, likely caused by the friction of clay courts, and had physiotherapy assistance including finger taping. After the medical break, Osaka's performance declined sharply, losing the second set 6-1 and eventually the match 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4, continuing her struggles at the French Open where she has never progressed beyond the third round. Osaka expressed regret over her performance, feeling she was disappointing her fans and coach Patrick Mouratoglou. The match highlighted both physical challenges and a rare on-court moment focused on nail care rather than tennis, underscoring Osaka’s ongoing difficulties on clay surfaces.