Overview

• Osaka was upset 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4 by 10th-seeded Paula Badosa in her Roland Garros opener
• She sported a custom pink cherry-blossom Nike outfit and clipped her nails mid-match to manage clay-court blisters
• Afterward she admitted frustration over disappointing fans and Mouratoglou and drew comparisons to Serena Williams’ legacy
• Mouratoglou praised her effort on social media and expressed confidence that her return to form will come
• Former pro Rennae Stubbs warned that Osaka’s fixation on her coach’s expectations and Serena Williams could hinder her grass-court comeback