Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid - Egyptian Gazette

Egyptian Gazette

Osaka seals first win on clay since 2022 in Madrid - Egyptian Gazette

MADRID  — Naomi Osaka says she is “embracing the clay a lot more now” as she captured her first victory on the surface since 2022 in the Madrid Open first round. The Japanese former world number one grew up playing on hard courts in the United States and has mostly struggled on the red dirt over the years. But back at the Caja Magica for the first time in two years, Osaka looked comfortable during her 6-4, 6-1 win over Belgian lucky loser Greet …