There is, of course, no shame in losing to the world number one, who moreover secured her 16th consecutive Roland-Garros victory with the win.It was a very impressive display from the former, who had only just made a return to the court after having a baby.And that practise has undoubtedly paid off, with Osaka now winning her first match back on grass since 2019.
The 26-year-old emerged victorious in her round of 32 encounter with Elise Mertens in the Libema Open.
A fantastic victory was secured in the Netherlands, with Osaka knocking out the fourth seed in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4.
