Naomi Osaka supports Shintaro Mochizuki after Wimbledon wins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:37 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Naomi Osaka and Shintaro Mochizuki both advanced to the round of 16 at Wimbledon, making history as the first Japanese players to achieve this milestone in the tournament. Osaka secured her spot with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against Daria Kasatkina. Mochizuki upset Rafael Jodar in four sets, winning 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-4. After her match, Osaka celebrated Mochizuki's historic win from the stands. Both players are set to face challenging opponents next, with Osaka up against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Mochizuki facing defending champion Jannik Sinner.
- •Osaka defeats Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in the third round.
- •Mochizuki wins against Rafael Jodar, 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-4, 6-4.
- •Both players are from Japan and part of the same team at the 2026 United Cup.
- •Osaka to play Aryna Sabalenka in the round of 16.
- •Mochizuki set to face Jannik Sinner in the next round.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka Rushes To Support Countryman Shintaro Mochizuki At Wimbledon Just Minutes After Her 3R Win
"Just minutes after making a career-first breakthrough at Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka rushed to celebrate her countryman Shintaro Mochizuki’s historic third-round win as a qualifier in SW19. The rising Japanese star is all set to make his maiden round of 16 appearance, with Osaka also advancing to the second week of SW19.
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