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Osaka Clinches First Grass-Court Win of Season at Bad Homburg Open

Her victory ends a three-match skid ahead of a second-round meeting with fifth seed Emma Navarro.

May 31, 2025; Paris, FR; Joao Fonseca of Brazil returns a shot during his match against Jack Draper of Great Britain on day seven at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images/File Photo
Brazil's Joao Fonseca won his first grass court match at Eastbourne on Monday
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Japan's Naomi Osaka got back winning on grass at Bad Homburg, Germany

Overview

  • Osaka fired 16 aces past qualifier Olga Danilovic in a 7-6(6), 7-6(4) win that lasted just over two hours.
  • The victory ends her three-match skid following losses at Rome, the French Open, and the Berlin Open.
  • She advanced to the round of 16 and will meet fifth seed Emma Navarro in her next match.
  • Osaka returned from maternity leave with a WTA125K Saint-Malo title in May and has struggled for consistency on grass this season.
  • Ranked 56th, she is using the Bad Homburg Open as a Wimbledon warm-up to rebuild confidence on grass.