Paula Badosa defeated Naomi Osaka 6–7, 6–1, 6–4 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay, pulling off an upset against the pre-match favourite. Osaka held serve through a tight opening set that went to a tiebreak, which Badosa claimed to establish control. The Spaniard then dominated the second set with a decisive 6–1 scoreline, breaking Osaka's resistance before closing out the match in the third. Badosa's ability to raise her level after the opening set proved decisive on the clay surface. The victory marks a significant statement from Badosa in the early rounds at Roland Garros and strengthens her positioning for the tournament ahead.