World No. 10 Paul Bados explained how the trace of Rafael Nadal inspired Philippe-Chamrier’s court to defeat her return from the orchard to defeat the four-time Grand Slam Naomi Osaka 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4 in the women’s singles first at the French Open 2025.
Badosa was downstairs and under pressure on Philippe-Chamrier. Then she looked up and saw: Rafael Nadal, occupied in bronze, near the entrance to the court. The permanent tribute, which this year was introduced by Roland Garros, has a plaque of his dominance on the clay.
“I have to say that when I was 7-6 down, the first thing I did was to look there,” Badosa said, pointing to the track. “To be inspired by Rafa. I’m glad,” Come on, you have to fight like him. “Thanks Rafa.
Spanish 10. The seed gathered from the orchard and beat the osaku 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4 in the second round that lasted two hours and 20 minutes. Badosa secured its 12th victory Draw in Roland Garros-Nevice, which it achieved in any Grand Slam-A spread its lane to reach the third round for five consecutive years.
Before the tournament, Bados played only two matches since March: she won retirement over Marie Bouzek in Miami and lost in direct sets of Liudmila Samson in Strasbourg. Against Osaka, she showed flashes of the form that once took her to the career evaluation of World No. 2.
Badosa broke 6-5 and held a set point, but Osaka broke into and won Tiebreak 7-1, in the first set hit 17 winners and four aces.
In the second set Badosa took over control, saved the time of early break and transformed two of his own. She played cleaner, hit eight winners and made only four unforced mistakes – 12 less than in the first set.
The third set was closely questioned. Both players exchanged early breaks before Badosa took the lead in the seventh game. In 4-3 she fought over a long 14-point service game and saved the break point. Osaka held her next service game, but Badosa served the match in love.
In the third round he will face the winner of the match between McCartney Kessler and Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
Published:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
26. May 2025
