Naomi Osaka, at the end of a hotly contested match in the third round, outclassed Iva Jovic, Saturday May 30, 2026.
Osaka showed experience on clay, cruising with 6-7, (5-7) 7-6 (7-3) and 4-6, as Jovic continued to hit the ball.
At 15-15, Iva Jovic’s forehand catches the top of the net and spills out to Osaka’s side of the court.
In the next point, Osaka grabs the top of the net and also wins the point, to tie the score.
Jovic then misses the court with a forehand to hand Osaka the match point.
Naomi Osaka, after winning her third round match against Iva Jovic, spoke during an on-court interview.
“I probably played one of the best matches. I hope that every year I get better and better.
“Iva is an amazing player and I think we will see her get better and better.”
She continued by adding: “Today I was much calmer than during my first matches, in Grand Slam, the more I advance, the calmer I am.
“This is my first time making it to the fourth round. I’m just grateful to be here and I want to thank everyone for watching.”
The four-time Grand Slam champion advanced to the fourth round of the French Open for the first time.
She will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Daria Kasatkina in the round of 16, with both pairs expected on the court afterwards.
This is the Japanese star’s eighth appearance at Roland Garros, where Osaka has seen her campaign end in the third round three times.
