Andy Roddick enjoyed huge success in tennis, and is unsurprisingly still keeping close tabs on the sport.
He is one of many former professionals watching the French Open with intent, with the competition having already produced many unforgettable moments.
One certainly involves the second round clash between Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka, who went head-to-head at Philippe-Chatrier.
A thrilling encounter saw the world number one produce a stunning comeback that included saving a match point to win 7-6 (7-1), 1-6, 7-5.
Tennis fans were blown away by the display from the Pole, with many comparing her to the iconic Rafael Nadal.
Andy Roddick certain that Naomi Osaka will clinch more success
Roddick meanwhile had praise for Osaka, who only returned to the sport four months ago after having a baby.
She boasts four grand slam titles in her career so far, with two US Open and two Australian Open wins, and Roddick believes that isn’t the end for Osaka.
“Also……. Osaka will win a major again,” Roddick posted on X. “Champion.”
Naomi Osaka wants Iga Swiatek rematch
Osaka produced a superb display in Paris, not only because of her recent return but because of the ability of her opponent.
Swiatek, another four-time grand slam winner, is in formidable form, although she wasn’t pleased with the noise from the crowd during her clash with Osaka.
Her opponent was, however, unaffected by the French Open crowd, but did reveal that the tears started flowing once she got off the court.
Osaka’s four titles have all come on hard courts, with the Japanese ace now keen to take on Swiatek once more, but next time on her favourite surface.
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