Naomi Osaka wins first title since maternity break

"Kinda ironic to win my first trophy back on the surface that I thought was my worst. That's one of my favourite things about life though, there's always room to grow and evolve," Osaka posted on X about her clay-court triumph in France on Sunday.

Osaka struggled with her lack of power and accuracy as she failed to progress beyond the second round of any grand slam last year.

But the former world No.1, who reached the third round of the Australian Open in January before retiring due to injury, is set to feature in the main draw of the French Open later this month.

Osaka had accepted a wildcard into the event as the No.2 seed and enjoyed a fine run, dropping a set apiece to French players Diane Parry and Leolia Jeanjean en route to her first tournament win in four years.