Naomi Osaka, pictured playing at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, claimed her first title since becoming a mother at the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo.
Naomi Osaka, pictured playing at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, claimed her first title since becoming a mother at the L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo.

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CNN — 

Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has won her first title since becoming a mother, beating Slovenia’s Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of L’Open 35 de Saint-Malo, a WTA 125 event France.

Osaka, a four-time grand slam champion, returned to competitive tennis at the start of 2024 after giving birth to her daughter in July 2023.

“Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst,” Osaka wrote on X following her win.

“That’s one of my favorite things about life though, there’s always room to grow and evolve. Thanks to everyone accompanying me on this journey, I know it’s turbulent but it’s also really fun and I’m grateful.”

It is the first clay-court title of Osaka’s career and comes after a promising start to the year was derailed by injuries.

Osaka’s win will also push her back into the world’s top 50 for the first time since returning to tennis.