Naomi Osaka after a closely contested match in the third round, outclassed Iva Jovic on Saturday 30 May 2026.
Osaka showed experience on the clay court and cruised through 6-7, (5-7), 7-6 (7-3) and 4-6 as Jovic kept hitting the ball.
At 15-15, Iva Jovic’s forehand catches the top of the net and trickles over to Osaka’s side of the court.
The next point, Osaka catches the top of the net and also wins the point to even the score.
Jovic then misses the court with a forehand to hand match point to Osaka.
Naomi Osaka, after winning her third round match against Iva Jovic, spoke in an interview on the court.
“I probably played one of the best matches. I hope that every year I get better and better.
“Iva is a great player and I think we will see her get better and better.”
She continued, adding: “Today I was a lot calmer than my first few matches, in the Slams, the further I go the calmer I am.
“This is my first time making it to the fourth round. I’m just grateful to be here and I want to thank everyone for watching.”
The four-time Grand Slam champion has qualified for the fourth round at the French Open for the first time.
She will play either Aryna Sabalenka or Daria Kasatkina in the round of 16, where the pair will be on court next.
This marks the Japanese star’s eighth appearances at the French Open, with Osaka seeing her campaign end in the third round on three occasions.
