Naomi Osaka Defeats Donna Vekic to Reach French Open Third Round
Naomi Osaka advanced to the third round of the 2026 French Open for the first time since 2019, defeating Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6(1), 6-4 on May 28 at Court Simonne-Mathieu. Osaka, seeded 16th and a four-time Grand Slam champion, overcame early breaks and dominated the first-set tiebreak. She will next face American teenager Iva Jovic, with both players aiming to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros for the first time. Osaka returned to competition in early 2024 after a year-long break following her daughter's birth.
