Aryna Sabalenka exits Wimbledon after loss to Naomi Osaka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated from Wimbledon in the fourth round following a straight-sets defeat to Naomi Osaka on July 5. Sabalenka, the reigning world No. 1, lost 6-2, 7-6, marking her earliest grand slam exit since the 2022 French Open. Her performance saw her fail to create a break point against Osaka, who advanced to the quarter-finals for the first time at Wimbledon. Sabalenka showed visible frustration during the match, including hitting a ball out of the stadium after match point, which drew boos from the crowd. Following the match, Sabalenka expressed disappointment in her level of play and praised Osaka's performance.
- •Osaka wins 6-2, 7-6 against Sabalenka at Wimbledon.
- •Sabalenka exits earlier than expected, marking a significant loss.
- •Osaka reaches quarter-finals for the first time at Wimbledon.
- •Sabalenka's frustration evident as she hits a ball out of the stadium.
- •This marks Sabalenka's earliest exit since 2022 French Open.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Aryna Sabalenka booed by Wimbledon crowd after reaction to Naomi Osaka defeat
"Sabalenka launched a ball out of Centre Court, to the disapproval of the Wimbledon fans, as the world No 1 exited in the fourth round to Naomi Osaka
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