In the post-match interview following her Round 2 victory at Roland-Garros 2024, Naomi Osaka expressed her delight and enthusiasm over the experience, labeling it as the most enjoyable match she’s played to date.
The electrifying crowd and the personal connection to her opponent, whom she lost to on her preferred surface last year while pregnant, added to the memorable experience for Osaka.
Despite the loss and crying soon after, she remained optimistic and expressed her eagerness to potentially face her opponent again on her own turf (hard court). Osaka also mentioned her plans to focus on upcoming tournaments in September for her future competition schedule.
Naomi Osaka in 2024
Now the world no.134, Osaka played her last match on the 29th of May when she lost to world no.1 Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 7-5 in the 2nd round of the French Open (draw).
At present, during this year Osaka has a compiled 13-10 win-loss record.
Swiatek at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.1, the Pole owns an overall 40-4 record in 2024. Iga is now competing at the French Open where she conquered the world no.148 Leolia Jeanjean 6-1 6-2 and the world no.134 Naomi Osaka 7-61 1-6 7-5.
The Pole clinched 5 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid and Rome.
Iga won 22 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 9 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek clashed against each other 3 times. Their actual head to head record is 2-1 for Swiatek.