Naomi Osaka looked like an animated version of the Eiffel Tower when she stepped onto Court Suzanne-Lenglen for her third-round clash with 18-year-old American Iva Jovic on Saturday.
Gold sequins shimmering in the sun – a sparkling entrance worthy of a four-time Grand Slam champion.
The No.16 seed’s tennis shone brightly as well, as Osaka booked her spot in the round of 16 for the first time on the Parisian clay with a 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-4 win over the American.
Was it Osaka’s best match ever on clay?
“Probably,” Osaka said.
“Today I was a lot calmer than my first few matches. I think in Slams the further I get the calmer I am, because it’s such a privilege to be here. I’ve never been to the fourth round of Roland-Garros before – it’s my first time.”
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