Iga Swiatek digs deep to fend off Naomi Osaka in three-set French Open classic

Iga Swiatek digs deep to fend off Naomi Osaka in three-set French Open classic

World No 1 saves match point on Osaka’s serve in third setSwiatek defeats Osaka 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5 in second round

Iga Swiatek came through a titanic second-round clash with fellow four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka to reach the French Open third round.

Osaka looked set to pull off her biggest win in years when she led the world No 1 and defending champion 5-2 in the third set. However, the 26-year-old from Japan will have nightmares about a missed forehand as Swiatek survived a match point to come back from the brink of defeat and win 7-6 (1), 1-6, 7-5.

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