Naomi Osaka sliced into Roland‑Garros’ second round with a 7‑6 (7‑1) 6‑4 win over Croatia’s Donna Vekic. The No 16 seed fought hard to avoid a straight‑sets exit, trading breaks early before pulling away in the tiebreak. The victory pushes Osaka into the third round for the first time since 2019.

The match followed a wardrobe showdown from the first round, when Osaka’s sequined waistcoat and mesh train drew criticism from Germany’s Laura Siegemund, who declared she was “not here for a fashion show.” Osaka replied that she enjoys keeping opponents guessing, saying the outfits add a layer of fun to the tournament.

In Paris, Osaka traded breaks freely in the opening set before cracking the tiebreak to win the first set 7‑6. She saved a break point in the second set, closing the match in 1 h 50 min. The win marks her return to the third round after a four‑year absence.

After the win, Osaka described a near‑miss when a bus reversed into her car in Paris, noting she was unfazed. She also welcomed the prospect of Serena Williams’ return to doubles, saying it could draw crowds. Osaka ends the day focused on the court, ready for Iva Jovic next.