The American joins Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Rybakina atop the women’s field as the French Open begins without a clear frontrunner.

Jovic served for the match but Gauff would not be denied, rallying from the brink of defeat for a second straight match at the Foro Italico.

Two years ago in Paris, Osaka led Swiatek 5-2 in the third set before the Pole rallied to win. On Monday, they meet again in Rome.