Naomi Osaka advances to fourth round at Wimbledon, faces Aryna Sabalenka next
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time after defeating Daria Kasatkina. This marks a significant performance after her first grass-court final last week in Bad Homberg. Although players and media have focused on her fashion choices, Osaka has made an impression with her aggressive play, not dropping a set thus far. Her upcoming match against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is highly anticipated, following their previous encounters this season where Sabalenka has come out on top.
- •Osaka has not dropped a set in Wimbledon so far.
- •She will face Aryna Sabalenka in the last-16 on Centre Court.
- •Osaka has spent less time on court than any other player this week.
- •Her fashion choices have attracted significant media attention during the tournament.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka wants to talk fashion rather than tennis — now there’s no choice
"Osaka has broken new ground at Wimbledon and a fourth-round blockbuster with world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka will ensure there is focus on both her walk-on and her game
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