Naomi Osaka's shocking tactic at French Open after calling medical time out sparks buzz; ‘Fashion first I guess'
Naomi Osaka enjoyed the lead when she abruptly took a medical time break at the French Open. In a much awaited first-round encounter in Paris, the four-time Major champion lined up against Paula Badosa, the 10th seed.
In an odd beginning to her allotted medical time off, Osaka contacted the physiotherapist and began trimming her nails after defeating Badosa in a close opening set via tie-break.
The Japanese star arrived at the court wearing a cute pink outfit with a sakura theme, which included flower hair clips and a frilly skirt.
Osaka's nails were painted with matching cherry blossom art, demonstrating her attention to even the slightest details.
However, the legend had to sacrifice her nails after winning a set with a tight opening.
Reacting to viral clip and pictures of Osaka, one X user wrote: 'Medical Time Out for Naomi Osaka. She's cutting one of her nails.. fashion first I guess.'
'Naomi Osaka cutting her nails on court is a MOOD lmao,' another quipped.
'The pain and beauty of long nails 😭😭😭,' the Tennis Letter wrote.
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