Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said this year's clay court swing feels different as she enters it with momentum and confidence following a run of victories.
Last week, Osaka beat Slovenian Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo, a WTA 125 tournament, to win her first clay court title at any level. It was also her first WTA crown since becoming a mother in July 2023.
"I wanted to rack up experience on clay," Osaka told reporters after defeating wild card Sara Errani 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Italian Open on Wednesday. "I didn't really have too much of an ego playing that tournament.
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