Naomi Osaka Loses in Round 1 of French Open as Upsets Upend Women’s Bracket
The second major of the tennis calendar has finally arrived, and it didn’t take long for some of the sport’s biggest names to exit the French Open. Naomi Osaka, #2 Barbora Krejcikova, #5 Anett Kontaveit and #6 Ons Jabeur all suffered first-round exits at Roland-Garros on Monday. The top-tier talents in the men’s draw — #1 Novak Djokovic and #5 Rafael Nadal — are both alive and well after straight-set victories in Round 1. First-round action continues this morning as the French Open picks up steam.
French Open Highlights
Men’s Draw
#1 N. Djokovic def. Y. Nishioka (6-3, 6-1, 6-0)
#5 R. Nadal def. J. Thompson (6-2, 6-2, 6-2)
Women’s Draw
D. Parry def. #2 B. Krejcikova (1-6, 6-2, 6-3)
A. Tomljanovic def. #5 A. Kontaveit (7-6, 7-5)
M. Linette def. #6 O. Jabeur (3-6, 7-6, 7-5)
#27 A. Anisimova def. N. Osaka (7-5, 6-4)
French Open Schedule
This Week: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Rounds
This Weekend: 4th Round
Next Week: Quarterfinals & Semifinals
Next Weekend: Finals
Additional Storylines
NBC Sports: Naomi Osaka Exits French Open in 1st Round, May Skip Wimbledon
Yahoo! Sports: Djokovic, Nadal Launch French Open Bids as Swiatek Puts Streak on the Line
