Glittering Naomi Osaka edges out Iva Jovic to set up Sabalenka showdown

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Naomi Osaka, the 16th seed and world No. 16, reached the fourth round of the French Open for the first time in her career on Saturday. Dazzling in an all-gold outfit, the four-time Grand Slam champion secured a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-4 victory over American teenager Iva Jovic.

The victory marks Osaka's first-ever advancement to the fourth round at Roland Garros, continuing what is already her longest run at the tournament.

In the fourth round, Osaka will face top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka set up the match after defeating Daria Kasatkina.

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