Paula Badosa defeated Kaja Juvan 7–5, 3–6, 6–2 in the first round of Roland Garros on clay on 26 May 2022, confirming her status as the heavy pre-match favourite at odds of 1.2. Juvan, a 5.17 outsider, competed strongly in the opening set before Badosa asserted control in the third, where the Spaniard's superior consistency proved decisive. The match followed the expected trajectory, with the favourite navigating a competitive middle set to secure progression. Badosa's commanding final set performance underscored her clay-court credentials ahead of a deeper run in Paris.