Osaka snaps four-year title drought with L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo victoryTopic:Tennis44m ago44 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 9:37pmNaomi Osaka will enjoy a rankings rise following her win in Saint-Malo. (Getty Images/Europa Press: Dennis Agyeman, File)In short:Naomi Osaka defeated Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo.It is Osaka's first tournament win on clay at the WTA Tour level.What's next?Osaka is set to contest the French Open, which begins later this month.abc.net.au/news/tennis-naomi-osaka-wins-wta-tour-tournament-france/105252160Link copiedShareShare articleFour-time major singles winner Naomi Osaka has claimed her first WTA Tour title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open.Second-seeded Osaka defeated Kaja Juvan 6-1, 7-5 in the final of the L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo, a WTA 125 tournament on clay.It was the 27-year-old Japanese player's first title since she became a mother in July 2023.Loading Twitter contentOsaka had not previously won a WTA Tour tournament on clay.Her clay-court season had started with a loss in the first round of the Madrid Open last month.ABC Elite Athletes in Australian Women's Sport Survey: We want to hear from youPhoto shows A stylised graphic with three silhouettes of unidentified a female footballer, tennis player, basketballerABC Sport and Deakin University have partnered to produce the first ABC Elite Athletes in Australian Women’s Sport Survey."Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst," Osaka posted on X."That's one of my favourite things about life though, there's always room to grow and evolve."Osaka, a former world number one, will rise from 55 to 48 on the WTA rankings on Monday.She struggled with a lack of power and accuracy as she failed to progress beyond the second round of the four majors last year.Osaka, who reached the third round of the Australian Open in January before retiring due to injury, is set to feature in the main draw of the French Open later this month.Reuters/APPosted 44m ago44 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 9:37pm, updated 14m ago14 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:06pmShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)SportFlawless Piastri beats teammate Norris to win Miami Grand PrixLIVEPhoto shows Oscar Piastri driving his F1 McLaren during a grand prixAussie Vine back on podium at Tour de RomandieTopic:Cycle SportPhoto shows Jay Vine on the podium with other placegetters at Tour de Romandie.Suaalii adds more intrigue to Wallabies' selection quandary for Lions seriesAnalysis by Luke PentonyPhoto shows Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii palms off Len Ikitau.'We played some dumb footy': Storm fuming after golden-point lossTopic:NRLPhoto shows Cameron Munster looks on during an NRL match.Is it time for change at Fremantle after a Docker shocker at Docklands?Analysis by Tom WildiePhoto shows Justin Longmuir looks to his right during a Dockers AFL match.Top Stories'Laughable policies': Voters explain what went wrong for CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A young coupleThe message to the Coalition is clear: This is not John Howard's AustraliaPAnalysis by Patricia KarvelasPhoto shows Anthony Albanese holds up his hands to calm the crowd.Liberal MP slams leadership contender Angus TaylorTopic:Liberal Party of AustraliaPhoto shows Hollie Hughes dstop'Time for a change': Dickson voters on why Dutton was dumpedTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows Election corflutes featuring Peter Dutton on display.PM returns to Canberra as process to pick new frontbench beginsLIVERelated stories'Not fantastic': Two-time champ Osaka forced out of Australian Open with injuryTopic:Australian OpenPhoto shows Naomi Osaka waves to the Australian Open crowd.Naomi Osaka's win is a rallying cry for mums on tourTopic:Australian OpenPhoto shows Naomi Osaka looks at a tennis ball she's just hit with her curly hair flying behind her.Related topicsFranceSportTennisTop Stories'Laughable policies': Voters explain what went wrong for CoalitionTopic:ElectionsPhoto shows A young coupleThe message to the Coalition is clear: This is not John Howard's AustraliaPAnalysis by Patricia KarvelasLiberal MP slams leadership contender Angus TaylorTopic:Liberal Party of Australia'Time for a change': Dickson voters on why Dutton was dumpedTopic:ElectionsPM returns to Canberra as process to pick new frontbench beginsTopic:Australian Federal ElectionsJust InHow Kayla's great work, life, study balance is a fast track to a careerTopic:Secondary Education12m ago12 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:09pmLiberal MP slams leadership contender Angus TaylorTopic:Liberal Party of Australia14m ago14 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:07pmTracing the history of the piano through centuries of musicTopic:Music21m ago21 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 10:00pmIs it time for change at Fremantle after a Docker shocker at Docklands?Analysis by Tom Wildie34m ago34 minutes agoSun 4 May 2025 at 9:46pmMore Just InBack to top