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Naomi Osaka reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, credits coach Wiktorowski

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Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Naomi Osaka reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals, credits coach Wiktorowski

Summary

Naomi Osaka advanced to the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the first time, defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2). After the match, Osaka praised former Iga Świątek coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who joined her team in July 2025, for his influence on her recent success. Osaka expressed gratitude for the innovative training drills that have aided her adaptation to grass courts. She has enjoyed a strong run of form in 2026, with her sights set on capturing a fifth Grand Slam title. Osaka will face Karolína Muchová in her next match.

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By the Numbers

•Osaka defeats Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals.
•She appreciates contributions from coach Tomasz Wiktorowski.
•Osaka has lost only 7 of 27 matches in 2026.
•She faces Karolína Muchová in the next round.

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2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Why Naomi Osaka Immediately Thanked Iga Świątek’s Former Coach After Wimbledon Win Against Sabalenka

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Naomi Osaka was quick to praise Iga Świątek’s former coach, Tomasz Wiktorowski, after defeating Aryna Sabalenka and making the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships for the first time in her career. Wiktorowski, who coached Świątek from 2021 to 2024, joined Osaka’s team in July 2025 and has helped spark a turnaround in fortunes for the Japanese tennis star.
— Yahoo Sports

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