Overview

• She clipped her nails mid-match after developing blisters, recorded 54 unforced errors, then lost 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4 to No.10 Paula Badosa.
• The loss marks another early exit since her return from maternity leave, one year after a 2024 season marred by injuries highlighted by her Saint-Malo WTA125 victory.
• Osaka's custom cherry blossom-themed Nike ensemble drew praise on and off court; she marked the look on Instagram despite lamenting her performance.
• She expressed frustration over feeling she should be performing better, apologizing for disappointing Patrick Mouratoglou, who remains confident in her progress.
• She is set to compete at the HSBC Championships in June followed by Wimbledon in July in a bid to turn her season around.