Naomi Osaka came within a point of upsetting two-time defending champion Iga Swiatek before going down 7-6(1), 1-6, 7-5 in an epic second-round battle at the French Open on Wednesday.Former world No. 1 Osaka pushed fellow four-time Grand Slam champion and current No. 1 Swiatek to the limit in a nearly three-hour showdown under the roof on Court Philippe-Chatrier.With few victories against top opponents on clay, Osaka looked set to stun the three-time Roland Garros winner as she showcased her power from the baseline and earned the chance to serve for the match at 5-3 in the decisive set.But …READ FULL ARTICLE
