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first on clay at WTA 125 tournament in Saint-MaloFour-time Grand Slam champion Osaka claimed her first title since winning the 2021 Australian Open
The four-time Grand Slam champion won the WTA 125 event
by defeating unseeded Kaja Juvan of Slovenia 6-1
The second seed did not face a fellow seeded player on the road to silverware
She has seven singles crowns on the main WTA Tour including two Australian Opens and two US Opens
This was the 27-year-old’s first success since her most recent major
The former world number one will rise to 48 in Monday's new WTA rankings
Osaka will be in the main draw of the next Grand Slam
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After a confidence-boosting week in Saint-Malo
four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has officially decided her final tournament appearance before the prestigious Roland Garros later this month
who took to social media on Sunday to reflect on their time at the WTA 125K event in Saint-Malo
“Time to go to Rome after a great week at the 125K in Saint-Malo, France,” Mouratoglou wrote
gave her crucial match time as she continues her comeback journey following maternity leave and time away from the sport
Her presence in lower-tier events has been a calculated effort to regain form and familiarity on clay
Naomi Osaka (JPN) reacts after winning the first set against Liudmila Samsonova (not pictured) on day three of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium
Geoff Burke-Imagn ImagesThe Rome Open will be Osaka’s biggest clay-court test yet this season
as she prepares to face top-tier competition
The tournament is widely considered a key warm-up event for Roland Garros
drawing nearly all of the sport's biggest names and offering a chance to fine-tune form on the red dirt
The conditions at Rome will be far similar to Roland Garros than those at Madrid
While Osaka has never advanced past the third round in Rome or Paris
her recent performances have shown flashes of promise and more importantly she has Patrick Mouratoglou on her side. Mouratoglou also shared a few unseen videos of Naomi’s shot making in France
and they definitely are proof of how well Osaka is moving on the clay
focusing on rebuilding rhythm and fitness while gradually re-entering elite-level play
Her time in Saint-Malo not only offered match practice but also a return to dominating the rallies and dictating play
It also might have been Patrick’s intention to remind Osaka of her prowess and place in the WTA circuit
Naomi Osaka seems ready to take the next step as she looks to balance tennis
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At this week's WTA 125 events, accepting a wild card in France worked out perfectly for Naomi Osaka, while Dalma Galfi and Bianca Andreescu picked up titles in Spain.
Here's what took place at the clay-court WTA 125s over the weekend:
Former World No. 1 Osaka of Japan collected the first WTA 125 title of her career on Sunday, defeating Kaja Juvan of Slovenia 6-1, 7-5 to win the L'Open 35 de Saint Malo title in Saint Malo, France.
Of course, Osaka has been a significant champion in her career, winning four Grand Slam titles and three additional titles on the Hologic WTA Tour. But she had not won a singles title at any level since her most recent Grand Slam at the 2021 Australian Open.
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That all changed this week after Osaka took a wild card into the event as the No. 2 seed. Osaka dropped one set apiece to French hopes Diane Parry and Leolia Jeanjean, but she moved through the draw smoothly otherwise.
Fun fact: this was not Osaka's first WTA 125 final. She finished runner-up to Yaroslava Shvedova at WTA 125 Hua Hin in 2015, nine-and-a-half years ago.
Meanwhile, a quick shout-out goes to former Top 100 player Juvan, who ended a 12-month hiatus from tour in January and has already reached a WTA 125 final.
The Saint Malo doubles title was won by No. 1 seeds Maia Lumsden and Makoto Ninomiya. They beat No. 2 seeds Oksana Kalashnikova and Angelica Moratelli 7-5, 6-2 in Saturday's final.
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Hungary's Galfi had never won a WTA 125 title until she hoisted the trophy at Oeiras last month. Now she has won two.
On Saturday, Galfi swept past Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland 6-3, 6-0 to win the Catalonia Open title in Vic, Spain. Galfi is currently in the midst of a 10-match winning streak.
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This was a completely dominant week for surging Galfi. She did not lose more than four games in a set during her run through Vic.
Galfi, who was a World No. 1 junior a decade ago, is arguably in the hottest form of her professional career. Three weeks ago she was ranked No. 149, but she is now projected to return to the Top 100 in Monday's updated PIF WTA Rankings.
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an additional Grand Slam champion took a wild card this week and ended it with a title
2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu paired with Aldila Sutjiadi to win the Vic doubles title
Andreescu and Sutjiadi defeated Lulu Sun and yet another Grand Slam finalist
6-4 in Friday's Catalonia Open doubles final
gave his insight into her title-winning run at the WTA 125
So she was coming to the tournament with a first round loss
which is always tough in terms of confidence
clay has never been a surface where she played well on
she was not allowed to lose (she was seed No.2
That’s what she needed in order to start really the season on clay on good terms
and she needed to that also to feel good on the surface
Patrick Mouratoglou : I think the practice block that we did on clay at the Mouratoglou Academy back from Miami was really great
That’s exactly what we wanted to get from Saint-Malo
I had no doubt that Naomi would play great on clay
I think it’s just the fact that she never spent enough time on the surface
as she was not spending a lot of time on the surface
so she probably thought that her game didn’t fit clay
But there is no obvious reason why she wouldn’t play great on the surface
So it was important to do a big block on this on clay
And it was important to have enough matches and positive ones on the surface
So I think now she’s ready for playing her best tennis on clay
the expectation is for her to finally feel good on the surface
feel confident on the surface and play freely
Because she has those beliefs that she can play well here
So my expectation is just to go there and play and feel free and feel confident on the surface
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Naomi Osaka’s comeback journey found its first golden chapter on Sunday as the former World No
1 clinched the title at the WTA 125 event in Saint-Malo
It was her first trophy in four years and her first since becoming a mother in July 2023—a deeply symbolic step forward for a player rebuilding both her game and her mindset
who entered the clay-court tournament as a wildcard
Though Saint-Malo may not be one of the premier WTA events
the victory signifies something far more valuable: momentum
and the slow but sure return of a champion
The Japanese star was tested by Frenchwomen Diane Parry and Leolia Jeanjean
But where the Osaka of recent years may have faltered
Osaka posted on social media: “Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst
That is one of my favourite things about life
though: there is always room to grow and evolve.”
It’s a telling statement from an athlete who has faced enormous scrutiny
Osaka couldn’t progress past the second round of any Grand Slam
Her struggles with form and fitness were evident
particularly in her lack of consistency and explosiveness
Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst. That’s one of my favorite things about life though, there’s always room to grow and evolve. Thanks to everyone accompanying me on this journey, I know it’s turbulent but it’s also really fun and… pic.twitter.com/oR5OY5pTJN
— NaomiOsaka大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka) May 4, 2025
She reached the third round of the Australian Open before an injury forced her out
and although she bowed out early at the Madrid Open
the grit she displayed in Saint-Malo signals steady upward movement
Her title win will see her rise seven spots in the rankings to World No
48—a reward for the work she’s quietly put in
Now headed to the Italian Open in Rome before the French Open later this month; Osaka has reason to believe again
6-4 on Saturday afternoon and will face Japanese Naomi Osaka
Slovenian Kaja Juvan won against Swiss Viktorija Golubic
6-4 to reach the final of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo on Saturday
won against Frenchwoman Selena Janicijevic (7-6 (3)
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The four-time Grand Slam champion’s choice to take a wildcard paid off with a title lift
Japanese Naomi Osaka, the second seed, won the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo trophy by defeating Slovenian Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday afternoon
Osaka will re-enter the world’s top 50 and gain crucial confidence – heading into Roland Garros
The four-time Grand Slam champion took a wildcard into the event after losing in the first-round of Madrid
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Naomi Osaka won against Leolia Jeanjean 6-2
6-0 on Saturday and will play the winner of the match between Swiss Viktorija Golubic
reached the final of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by defeating Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean 6-2
In a match that lasted two hours and seven minutes Osaka served seven aces and won 82.5 per cent of points on her first serve
will face the winner of the match between Swiss Viktorija Golubic
The Japanese won against Croat Petra Marcinko (6-2
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Naomi Osaka has sealed her return to the top 50 of the WTA Rankings after ending her four-year wait for a title at the WTA 125 Challenger event in Saint-Malo
Former world No 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka defeated Kaja Juvan 6-1
rallying from a break down in set two to close out the match in straights
Despite not being an official WTA-level event
it is still a significant result for the 27-year-old
It is Osaka’s first-ever title on clay courts at any level
while it is also her first title at any level since winning her second Australian Open crown in February 2021
Osaka’s decision to enter the WTA 125 event came after a disappointing start to her clay season at the Madrid Open
beaten in her opening-round match by Lucia Bronzetti
the step down to the Challenger tour has proven a success
with the Japanese having initially won four straight clay-court matches for the first time ahead of Sunday’s final
Points and money earned by Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek, Raducanu, Eala at Madrid Open
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Osaka beat Petra Marcinko in round one and Diane Parry in round two
before a quarter-final win versus Elsa Jacquemot and a semi-final triumph over Leolia Jeanjean
The Japanese made it five wins in a row thanks to her triumph over Juvan
who is also looking to make her way back towards the upper echelons of the WTA
“Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst,” wrote Osaka on social media
“That’s one of my favorite things about life though
Thanks to everyone accompanying me on this journey
I know it’s turbulent but it’s also really fun and I’m grateful.”
Triumph in Saint-Malo vindicates Osaka’s decision to play the event rather than spend almost two weeks without playing a competitive match
it also seals an impressive rankings boost for the Japanese
Osaka was projected to rise five spots to world No 50 following her run to the final
However, her triumph on Sunday means that she earns 100 points and will rise seven spots to world No 48 when the WTA Rankings update on Monday, with Emma Raducanu among those affected
Raducanu was projected to rise one spot to world No 48 after winning her opening-round match in Madrid
though she will now stay at her current ranking of world No 49 next week
Osaka is also now just two points away from reclaiming her Japanese No 1 ranking from Moyuka Uchijima
Following her impressive run to the last eight of the Madrid Open
Uchijima is projected to rise nice places to world No 47 and hold 1,150 points
with Osaka just two points behind on 1,148
There is also good news for runner-up Juvan
who will move up 159 places to world No 356 thanks to her run to the final
Osaka will next be in action at the Italian Open in Rome
with the women’s singles draw set to be revealed on Monday
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Naomi Osaka won against Elsa Jacquemot 6-3
6-4 on Friday and will play Leolia Jeanjean in the next round
Japanese Naomi Osaka, the second seed, advanced to the semi-finals of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by winning against Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot 6-3, 6-4 on Friday
Osaka used only 90 minutes to down Jacquemot
She did it by converting three break points and hitting as many aces
The two have not faced each other on the WTA Tour thus far
The Japanese defeated Croat Petra Marcinko (6-2
6-1) and edged out Frenchwoman Diane Parry (2-6
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next week's Vic WTA 125 event also features a former major champion -- Bianca Andreescu
4 seed Kimberly Birrell in the first round
Andreescu is in the same half of the draw as No
Former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez is the No
1 Storm Hunter returns to action for the first time in over a year following an Achilles injury
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will play a WTA 125 tournament for the first time in a decade after she accepted a wild card into next week's L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo
The tournament announced Naomi Osaka as a late addition in a social media post on Thursday
1 is ready to "make some noise" in her debut
11 or lower to compete in a WTA 125 event during the second week of a Grand Slam or mandatory WTA 1000 tournament
provided they have already been eliminated from the latter
Osaka was runner-up at a WTA 125 event in Hua Hin
That was her only previous appearance at a WTA 125 tournament
But she has made the decision to reappear at the level in search of more consistent match play on a surface she has yet to master
Osaka has posted a 9-5 match record this season but is just 3-3 since January after an abdominal injury forced her to retire from both the ASB Classic final (against Clara Tauson) and the Australian Open fourth round (against Belinda Bencic)
Main-draw play in Saint-Malo begins on Monday
Americans Caroline Dolehide and Katie Volynets and former Wimbledon semifinalist Tatjana Maria
Since the tournament’s elevation to WTA 125 status in 2021
past champions have included Beatriz Haddad Maia and Sloane Stephens
while Jasmine Paolini finished as runner-up in the inaugural edition
Slovenian Kaja Juvan reached the semi-finals of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by winning against American Katie Volynets, the No 3 seed, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 on Friday
Kaja Juvan will face Swiss Viktorija Golubic
the Slovenian defeated Belgian Greet Minnen
won against Russian Anastasia Zakharova (6-4
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accepting a wild-card in France worked out perfectly for Naomi Osaka
while Dalma Galfi and Bianca Andreescu picked up titles in Spain
Former World No 1 Naomi Osaka dropped down a level to boost both her confidence and her ranking after an early defeat at the WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open
and wound up with her first clay court trophy after ending a 4-year title drought at the WTA 125 Challenger event in Saint-Malo
“We decided to play a smaller tournament this week
we are in Saint-Malo in France,” Patrick Mouratoglou
For the last six to eight months she has been injured a lot
“We feel it’s the thing that she needs the most now
We had three weeks of intensive practice on clay
This was not Osaka’s first WTA 125 final
as she finished runner-up to Yaroslava Shvedova at WTA 125 Hua Hin in 2015
The 27-year old Japanese took a wild-card and sealed her return to the Top 50 of the WTA Rankings after defeating Kaja Juvan
rallying from a break down in the second set to close out the match
It is the 4-times Grand Slam champion’s first-ever title on clay courts at any level
while it is also her first title since winning her second Australian Open crown in February 2021
Osaka’s decision to enter the WTA 125 event came after a disappointing start to her clay season at the Madrid Open
Now she has won 5 straight clay-court matches on the trot
beating Petra Marcinko and Diane Parry before a quarter-final win versus Elsa Jacquemot and a semi-final triumph over Leolia Jeanjean
Osaka dropped one set apiece to French hopes Parry and Jeanjean
she moved through the draw smoothly enough
who is also looking to make her way back towards the upper echelons of the WTA Tour
who ended a 12-month hiatus from tour in January and has already reached a WTA 125 final
The 24-year-old Slovenian entered on a protected ranking
dispatched 3 seeded opponents before falling to Osaka in the final
“Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst,” wrote Osaka on social media
“That’s one of my favourite things about life though
I know it’s turbulent but it’s also really fun and I’m grateful.”
Her triumph on Sunday means that she earns 100 points and will rise 7 spots to World No 48 on Monday
who will move up 159 places to World No 356 thanks to her run to the final
with the women’s singles draw set to be revealed on Monday
The Saint Malo doubles title was won by Britain’s Maia Lumsden & Makoto Ninomiya from Japan
who beat No 2 seeds Oksana Kalashnikova & Angelica Moratelli
Dalma Galfi swept past Rebeka Masarova to lift the Catalonia Open WTA 125 title on Sunday at Vic
Hungary’s Dalma Galfi had never won a WTA 125 title until she hoisted the trophy at Oeiras last month
Galfi swept past Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland
to win the Catalonia Open title after a dominant week in which she did not lose more than 4 games in a set during her run through the draw
Dale is arguably in the hottest form of her professional career
and she is now projected to return to the Top 100 in Monday’s updated PIF WTA Rankings
another Grand Slam champion also took a wild-card and ended it with a title
with 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu from Canada pairing up with Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi to win the doubles title
Andreescu & Sutjiadi defeated Kiwi Lulu Sun and yet another Grand Slam finalist
in Friday’s Catalonia Open doubles final
Major disappointment for Jack Draper but sheer elation for Casper Ruud as he wins the Mutua Marid Masters title – his first at ATP 1000 level to add to the 12 he already had in his locker
In the last match of the WTA 1000 Mutua Madrid Open
Romania’s Sorana Cirstea & Anna Kalinskaya from Russia won the doubles title on their debut as a team
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka landed her 3rd Mutua Madrid Open title on Saturday
beating 4th-seeded Coco Gauff in straight sets after an hour and 39 minutes of play ahead of lifting the WTA 1000 trophy
Jack Draper’s run at the Mutua Madrid Masters continues as he scored another straight sets win to secure a place in the final where he will face Casper Ruud who progressed earlier in the day
Jack Draper is one match away from playing for his second Masters title in as many months as he stormed into the semi-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open in just 77-minutes
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6-2 on Thursday evening and will play No 3 seed Katie Volynets in the next round
Slovenian Kaja Juvan advanced to the last 8 of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by winning against Swiss Celine Naef 2-6
Kaja Juvan will face No 3 seed Katie Volynets next
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Katie Volynets won against Varvara Lepchenko 6-1
6-2 on Thursday and will face the winner of the match between Swiss Celine Naef and Slovenian Kaja Juvan in the next round
No 3 seed Katie Volynets moved into the quarter-finals of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by defeating Varvara Lepchenko 6-1
will play the winner of the match between Swiss Celine Naef and Slovenian Kaja Juvan next
Katie Volynets won against Russian Anastasia Zakharova (6-4
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USA; Naomi Osaka (JPN) reacts after losing a game against against Yulia Starodubtseva (UKR) (not pictured) on day one of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium
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Naomi Osaka Faces Social Media Backlash for Controversial Post Before Saint Malo Final
Critics have taken to social media to slam Naomi Osaka for her recent post ahead of the Saint Malo final
who emerged victorious in the WTA 125 event by defeating Kaja Juvan in straight sets (6-1
marking a significant achievement in her season
Osaka’s triumph at the event was a rare occurrence this year
with her only other final appearance being at the ASB Classic in January
where she was unfortunately forced to retire due to injury
just hours before the final match in Saint Malo
Osaka posted a sarcastic message on Twitter
“This is for everyone that constantly has shit to say lol.”
This post did not sit well with social media users
who expressed their disapproval in strong terms
One user criticized Osaka for not taking her tennis career seriously
while another advised her to focus on the game rather than engaging in petty online activities
The backlash intensified with comments about her wealth and attitude towards her fans
highlighting a mix of disappointment and frustration among followers
The controversy surrounding Osaka’s social media behavior has sparked a heated debate online
raising questions about the responsibilities of public figures in managing their online presence
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She’ll face the winner of the match between Elsa Jacquemot and Naomi Osaka next
Leolia Jeanjean reached the last four of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by winning against Fiona Ferro 7-5, 6-3 on Friday
will play the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot and Japanese Naomi Osaka
Leolia Jeanjean edged out wildcard Lois Boisson (6-3
6-4) and defeated American Caroline Dolehide
won against German lucky loser Noma Noha Akugue (4-6
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6-4 on Thursday and will face Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot in the next round
Japanese Naomi Osaka, the second seed, advanced to the last eight of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by edging out Frenchwoman Diane Parry 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday
the Japanese won against Croat Petra Marcinko (6-2
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Viktorija Golubic won against McCartney Kessler 6-3
She’ll face the winner of the match between Katie Volynets and Kaja Juvan next
Swiss Viktorija Golubic, the No 7 seed, reached the last four of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by beating American McCartney Kessler, the top seed, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday
will play the winner of the match between American Katie Volynets
the Swiss won against Frenchwoman Selena Janicijevic (7-6 (3)
won against French qualifier Yara Bartashevich (6-4
6-1) and French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah (7-6 (6)
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A double-height space in the living area enhances daylight penetration
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the design responds to the footprint of the original house
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a double-height living area maximizes natural light
daylight filters through large vertical openings
the new structure integrates sustainably sourced components
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Leolia Jeanjean beat Caroline Dolehide 6-3
She’ll play the winner of the match between Fiona Ferro and qualifier Emeline Dartron in the next round
Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean defeated American Caroline Dolehide, the No 4 seed, 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 to move into the quarter-finals of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo on Wednesday
will face the winner of the match between Fiona Ferro and qualifier Emeline Dartron next
the Frenchwoman edged out wildcard Lois Boisson (6-3
won against Frenchwoman Manon Leonard (7-5
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She’ll play the winner of the match between Swiss Celine Naef and French qualifier Sara Cakarevic in the next round
Slovenian Kaja Juvan reached the last 16 of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by defeating Belgian Greet Minnen, the No 5 seed, 6-1, 6-7 (2), 6-3 on Tuesday
Kaja Juvan will play the winner of the match between Swiss Celine Naef and French qualifier Sara Cakarevic next
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McCartney Kessler won against Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 7-6 (6)
6-1 on Wednesday and will face the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Chloe Paquet and Swiss Viktorija Golubic
moved into the quarter-finals of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by defeating French wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 7-6 (6)
will play the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Chloe Paquet and Swiss Viktorija Golubic
The American won against French qualifier Yara Bartashevich (6-4
won against qualifier Tessah Andrianjafitrimo (3-6
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Naomi Osaka Defies Expectations and Charges into Clay-Court Final Showdown
tennis superstar Naomi Osaka has left the tennis world in awe as she blazes her trail to the final at the Challenger L’Open 35 in Saint-Malo
marking her first-ever clay-court final appearance
Despite facing a setback in the Madrid Open
where she was defeated in the first round by Lucia Bronzetti
Osaka made a strategic decision to dive into the Saint-Malo Challenger (125k category) to fine-tune her skills on the challenging clay surface
clay courts have posed a significant challenge for the former world No
but Osaka’s determination and resilience are propelling her to new heights
The Japanese sensation’s journey to the top has been nothing short of extraordinary
From battling it out in ITF tournaments to clinching her maiden professional titles at Indian Wells and the US Open at just 20 years old
Osaka has proven time and time again that she is a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world
In a fierce semifinal showdown against local favorite Leolia Jeanjean
Osaka showcased her unwavering grit and skill
securing a remarkable victory with an almost flawless third set
With her sights set on reclaiming her spot in the top 50 rankings
Osaka is leaving no stone unturned in her quest for glory
As she gears up for the final showdown against Kaja Juvan
the anticipation and excitement among fans are at an all-time high
The final is scheduled to take place this Sunday at 1:30 PM local time
promising a thrilling display of athleticism and sportsmanship
Osaka’s stellar performance in the Saint-Malo Challenger serves as a testament to her unwavering determination and skill on the court
As the tennis world eagerly awaits the outcome of the final showdown
one thing is certain – Naomi Osaka is a force to be reckoned with
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Elsa Jacquemot won against Olivia Gadecki 6-2
She’ll play the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Diane Parry and Japanese Naomi Osaka
Frenchwoman Elsa Jacquemot defeated Australian Olivia Gadecki, the No 6 seed, 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the last 8 of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo on Wednesday
will play the winner of the match between Frenchwoman Diane Parry and Japanese Naomi Osaka
the 21-year-old Frenchman edged out Canadian Marina Stakusic (6-4
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Caroline Dolehide defeated Manon Leonard 7-5
She’ll face Leolia Jeanjean in the next round
American Caroline Dolehide, the No 4 seed, defeated Frenchwoman Manon Leonard 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 to advance to the last 16 of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo on Monday evening
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Naomi Osaka Dominates Challenger Tournament in Saint-Malo
The tennis world is abuzz as Naomi Osaka’s remarkable performance at the WTA 125 (Challenger) tournament in Saint-Malo continues to impress fans and critics alike
2 seed showed her prowess by defeating French world No
This isn’t the first time Osaka has shown her mettle this year
1 has now won three matches in a single tournament for the third time in 2025
Her earlier achievements include a strong performance in Auckland
where she reached the final before a heartbreaking injury forced her to retire
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Osaka narrowly escaped a potential upset after coming back from a break down in the third set to defeat Diane Parry with a scoreline of 2-6
the four-time Grand Slam champion displayed her dominance by clinching the first set with ease after securing a crucial break in the sixth game
Although Osaka faced a minor setback in the second set
she quickly regained her composure and secured another break in the third game
This strategic move proved enough for the second seed to emerge victorious in straight sets
further solidifying her presence in the tournament
she is set to face French player Leolia Jeanjean
who recently defeated Fiona Ferro with a convincing 7-5
Jeanjean poses a new and exciting matchup for Osaka
with the two players having no prior encounters on the court
Osaka’s decision to compete in lower-tier tournaments with a goal of gaining confidence and victories seems to be paying off remarkably well
Her stellar performances in Saint-Malo are a testament to her unwavering determination and exceptional talent on the tennis court
leaving fans eager to see what the future holds for this tennis sensation
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She’ll play Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean in the next round
Fiona Ferro beat qualifier Emeline Dartron 6-4
6-4 to move into the quarter-finals of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo on Thursday
will play Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean next
Fiona Ferro won against German lucky loser Noma Noha Akugue (4-6
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McCartney Kessler won against Yara Bartashevich 6-4
6-1 on Tuesday afternoon and will face the winner of the match between qualifier Tessah Andrianjafitrimo and wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah in the next round
American McCartney Kessler, the top seed, reached the last 16 of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by winning against French qualifier Yara Bartashevich 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday
will play the winner of the match between qualifier Tessah Andrianjafitrimo and wildcard Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah next
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Celine Naef won against Sara Cakarevic 6-3
She’ll play Slovenian Kaja Juvan in the next round
Swiss Celine Naef advanced to the last 16 of the L’Open 35 de Saint Malo by beating French qualifier Sara Cakarevic 6-3, 6-7 (2), 6-3 on Tuesday
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The vessel will commence service on the Portsmouth – Saint-Malo route from 12 February 2025
Stena RoRo has taken delivery of its 11th E-Flexer vessel
is long-term chartered to Brittany Ferries
It will commence service on the Portsmouth – Saint-Malo route from 12 February 2025
is anticipated to arrive at its home port by the end of the year
with a draught of 6.5m and a breadth of 27.8m
It can accommodate 1,290 passengers and has a capacity 2,514 cargo metres
The vessel features 387 passenger cabins distributed across four decks and has a maximum speed of 23kt knots
or 17.5kt when operating on batteries only
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It features multi-fuel engines and a 12 MWh battery-hybrid package
allowing for battery-only operation in port and during docking manoeuvres without diesel engine use
This solution is said to reduce CO2 emissions and is complemented by an 8MW shore connection for rapid battery charging
with a scalable power take in (PTI)/ power-take-off generator (PTO)system for future full battery operation or fuel combination use
Stena RoRo CEO Per Westling said: “Within the framework of the E-Flexer concept
there has been continuous technical development
and we can offer our customers very flexible and future-proof propulsion systems that by a margin meet both present and future environmental requirements
“The large battery hybrid system we installed on the Saint-Malo means that the ship can operate optimally
or in accordance with the operator’s own policies.”
The vessel’s interior is crafted by Figura Arkitekter
and rudders for sustainability and efficiency
Brittany Ferries will charter Saint-Malo for ten years
This vessel is the fourth of five E-Flexer ships ordered by Brittany Ferries
The five E-Flexer ships ordered by the company are part of a fleet modernisation effort
with the first three vessels delivered between 2020 and 2023
and the final vessel expected in early January 2025
In July this year, Stena RoRo ordered two new methanol-ready E-Flexer vessels for a long-term charter with the Greek Attica Group
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le suivi LIVE et les résultats du tournoi WTA 125 prévu à Saint Malo du 28 avril au 4 mai..
Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 🇫🇷 7-6(6) 6-1
McCartney Kessler 🇺🇸 (1) vs Viktorija Golubic 🇨🇭 (7) : 3/6 5/7
signe son meilleur match de l'année
Katie Volynets 🇺🇸 vs Kaja Juvan 🇸🇮 : 1/6 6/3 1/6
Fiona Ferro 🇫🇷 vs Léolia Jeanjean 🇫🇷 : 5/7 3/6
Après avoir sauvé 3 balles de set dans la 1ere manche
Jeanjean passe devant et conclu l'affaire en deux manches
Elsa Jacquemot 🇫🇷 vs Naomi Osaka 🇯🇵 : 3/6 4/6
la Japonaise fait le job pour se hisser en demi finale
Viktorija Golubic 🇨🇭 (7) vs Kaja Juvan 🇸🇮 : 4/6 4/6
retombée au delà de la 500e place mondiale en raison d'une année 2024 presque blanche
a visiblement retrouvé un excellent niveau de jeu
Léolia Jeanjean 🇫🇷 vs Naomi Osaka 🇯🇵 : 2/6 6/4 0/6
La Française a fait le match durant deux manches avant de craquer
laissant une Osaka motivée s'offrir la première finale de sa carrière sur terre battue
Kaja Juvan 🇸🇮 vs Naomi Osaka 🇯🇵 : 1/6 5/7
Venue à Saint Malo pour retrouver de la confiance
la star Japonaise s'est montrée sérieuse tout au long de la semaine avant de dominer cette finale pour s'offrir son premier titre sur terre battue et surtout le premier depuis 2021
Osaka s'est imposé sans trembler devant un public conquis
C'est un peu ironique de remporter le premier trophée depuis mon retour de maternité
en janvier 2024 sur la surface que je considérais comme ma pire
Mais c'est l'une de mes choses préférées dans la vie : il y a toujours de la place pour grandir et évoluer », écrit Naomi Osaka sur X
« Son niveau de jeu est très très bon
estime son nouveau coach Patrick Mouratoglou
Il y avait de nombreux passages vers la fin où elle jouait top 5