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Court Philippe Chatrier: Paula Badosa announced her return with a thunderous statement at Roland Garros. The 27-year-old Spaniard, seeded 10th but battling injuries and doubt in recent months, staged a thrilling 6-7 (1), 6-1, 6-4 comeback win over Naomi Osaka on Court Philippe Chatrier.

“I have to be realistic,” Badosa had said pre-tournament, downplaying her chances after a two-month injury layoff. But when the dust settled in Paris, the former quarterfinalist proved that her presence on the big stage remains as threatening as ever.

Badosa, who had only completed one full match since March, weathered Osaka’s opening-set blitz of 17 winners and four aces to turn the tide with sharp movement, deep returns, and consistency.