Naomi Osaka reacts to her Madrid defeat by Aryna Sabalenka
Naomi Osaka lost to world number one Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at the Madrid Open, despite leading early, in a match she viewed as a step forward in her clay-court development. She expressed frustration over missed opportunities but remained positive about her progress compared to last year. Osaka, now ranked 15th, will head to the Italian Open as a seeded player. The match was more competitive than their previous encounter earlier in the season.
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