WATCH: Bizarre scenes as Naomi Osaka uses medical time-out to clip her nails on court at French Open

Naomi Osaka was spotted tending to her nails during the break after taking the first set against Paula Badosa in the 2025 French Open first-round clash. The Japanese donned Sakura-themed nails for her first outing in Paris.

Osaka is known for making fashion statements during her on-court appearances. She has customized some memorable outfits during her WTA career, and one of them was recently featured at the French Open.

On Monday, May 26, Osaka began her Roland Garros campaign against World No. 10 Badosa. The blockbuster first-round clash saw Osaka wear a vibrant, sleeveless pink Nike dress. Her look also featured pink floral hair ties styled into double buns, along with pink earrings and a light pink wristband.

The World No. 49 won the first set via a one-sided tiebreaker 7-6(1). Bizarrely, she took a medical timeout to clip her nails. A closer look at her Sakura-themed nails was also spotted.

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Badosa was swift with her comeback as she bagged the second set 6-1, without much trouble, to force a decider.

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Paula Badosa takes inspiration from Rafael Nadal to complete her comeback against Naomi Osaka

Naomi Osaka (L) and Paula Badosa pictured at the 2025 French Open | Image Source: Getty

Paula Badosa managed to bag the third set as well after going down in the first to complete a memorable comeback. The World No. 10 won the match 6-7(1), 6-1, 6-4 to oust the Japanese.

Badosa has undergone injury issues before making her way to Paris. She had to withdraw from both the Madrid Open and the Italian Open, but she recovered in time to play at the French Open.

During her post-match interview, Badosa revealed that Rafael Nadal's footprint, engraved forever as a tribute to the Spaniard on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, gave her inspiration.

"I have to say that when I was 7-6 down the first thing I did was to look over there (points to Rafa’s footprint). To get inspiration from Rafa. I’m like 'Come on Paula, you have to fight like he was.' Thanks Rafa. We really miss you," she said.

The Spanish tennis icon received an emotional tribute on the Court Philippe-Chatrier for his extraordinary achievements on the Parisian clay. He was presented with a special trophy, and his footprint was engraved on the court forever.

Badosa will face the winner of the first-round clash between Elena-Gabriela Ruse and McCartney Kessler in the second round.