PARIS — For now, though not necessarily for good, Naomi Osaka remains a one-surface wonder.
She was back at it on Monday, trying to change the equation on her return to the red clay at the French Open after last year’s unfortunate dispute with the tournament’s organizers.
That communication breakdown and confrontation over Osaka’s refusal to do news conferences to preserve her mental health led to her withdrawal after just one round.
But though this year’s mood was much sunnier all around, the bottom line was essentially the same: Osaka will not be playing in the second round in Paris.