TEARY OSAKA LEAVES PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER FRENCH OPEN LOSS: 'WHAT THE F*** IS THIS?'

A tough first-round exit took an emotional toll on Naomi Osaka post-match. (Roland-Garros)

An emotional Naomi Osaka was reduced to tears after her first-round exit at Roland-Garros, stating that she "hates disappointing people".

Trailing 5-6 in the opening set with former world No.2 Paula Badosa serving to close it out, Osaka saved set point to eventually steal the first set, before winning five games beyond that as she suffered a 6-7(1) 6-1 6-4 loss.

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This time last year, the 27-year-old had match point against the 'queen of clay', Iga Świątek, but ultimately fell short.

Osaka returned to the tour from maternity leave in January 2024. However, she hasn't produced the results that helped propel her to the No.1 ranking.

"As time goes on, I feel like I should be doing better. But also — I kind of talked about this before, maybe a couple years ago, or maybe recently, I’m not sure — I hate disappointing people," said the holder of four Grand Slams after her defeat.

Patrick Mouratoglou, who previously coached top names such as Serena Williams, was mentioned in the press conference, as Osaka cited her guilt.

"He goes from working with, like, the greatest player ever to, like, 'What the f*** is this?' You know what I mean? Sorry for cursing. I hope I don't get fined," the Japanese international said.

After the moderator asked Osaka if she wanted to take a minute, she departed the room before returning.

The 2019 and 2021 Australian Open champion has always been honest about her mental health, with one example dating back to Roland-Garros four years ago when she skipped a mandatory press conference and was fined $15,000.

Attention now shifts to the grass in preparation for Wimbledon.

But having failed to reach past the third-round of the All England Club, Osaka will need to sort out her plans quickly.

"I don't necessarily know my grass-season schedule right now. I wasn't really expecting to lose in the first round," she admitted.

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