Osaka eliminates Sabalenka at Wimbledon, Djokovic sets match wins record
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Naomi Osaka secured a spot in the women's singles quarter-finals at Wimbledon by defeating top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) on Centre Court. The victory marked Osaka's first win over the world No. 1 in eight years, coming after three consecutive losses. In the men's draw, Novak Djokovic achieved a milestone by surpassing Roger Federer's record for most match wins at Wimbledon with 106. Djokovic overcame Roman Safiullin 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to advance. He expressed frustration during the match but managed to regain control in the later sets.
- •Osaka defeats Sabalenka in two sets to reach quarter-finals.
- •Djokovic breaks Federer's record for Wimbledon match victories.
- •Safiullin challenged Djokovic, winning the third set.
- •Osaka had previously lost to Sabalenka at the French Open.
- •Djokovic committed 'outbursts' but regained composure to win.
"Naomi Osaka knocked top seed Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon on Sunday, while Novak Djokovic broke Roger Federer's record for match victories at the All England Club.
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