Naomi Osaka Gets First Title on Clay, at 125K Saint-Malo |
04/05/2025 15:05 - The Japanese dropped down a level to build up her confidence, and came away with a title.
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Sunday May 4, 2025
Naomi Osaka made the decision to drop down to a lower-level tournament in Saint-Malo, France this week, and she was rewarded with her first trophy lift since 2021.
55th-ranked Osaka defeated 515-ranked Kaja Juvan of Slovenia 6-1, 6-5 to take the title. She also earned wins over Diane Parry, Elsa Jacquemot and Leolia Jeanjean in Saint-Malo.
🏆 FIRST title in clay for Osaka
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) May 4, 2025
Naomi Osaka wins the WTA 125 of Saint-Malo, defeating Kaja Juvan 6-2 7-5!
First trophy since 2021 for the four-time Grand Slam champion 🙌🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/nsw2y1FHo3
The victory at the 125K event marks Osaka’s first pro title on the clay.
The former World No.1 did not face a player ranked inside the Top 100 but will nevertheless gain confidence from her run of wins.
She is slated to play the main draw at Rome, which begins on Tuesday.
NAOMI OSAKA WINS HER FIRST EVER TITLE ON CLAY! 🧡🏆 pic.twitter.com/FfKnsmhF5V
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) May 4, 2025
