Osaka overcomes Bronzetti to set up potential Swiatek clash at French Open.
Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka survived an early scare when she laboured past unseeded Italian Lucia Bronzetti 6-1 4-6 7-5 in the first round of the French Open on Sunday to claim her first win at Roland Garros in three years.
However, Osaka nearly imploded in the decider when she threw away a 4-0 lead before sealing victory in the two-hour contest to potentially play Iga Swiatek in the second round if the reigning champion beats French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean on Monday.“And honestly, I think it’s an honour to play her in the French Open, because she’s won more than once here. It’s a very big honour and challenge for me.
However, the 26-year-old Japanese player got back on track in the deciding set and had the opportunity to break for a 5-0 lead. Osaka regained her composure and she pounced for a crucial break in the 11th game before finally clinching the back-and-forth battle.
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