Naomi Osaka shared her concerns about anti-doping procedures after being woken up at 5 a.m. for a drug test ahead of her Roland Garros campaign. The four-time Grand Slam champion revealed that she finds the process intimidating, particularly due to difficulties in locating her veins during blood tests.

Osaka explained that she has had multiple experiences where testers struggled to draw blood, sometimes leaving her with bruises. She recalled a similar situation from the previous year, emphasizing how unsettling the early-morning visits can be. Despite the discomfort, she acknowledged that drug testing is a necessary part of professional tennis.

Naomi Osaka in 2025

Ranked no.49, the Japanese played her last match on the 12^th

of May when she lost to world no.28 Peyton Stearns 6-4 3-6 7-6(4) in the 4^th round in Rome (draw).

This season the Japanese has a composed 17-6 match record. Osaka clinched 1 title in the Malo. Osaka was the finalist in Auckland.