Osaka eliminates Sabalenka at Wimbledon, Djokovic sets match wins record

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Osaka eliminates Sabalenka at Wimbledon, Djokovic sets match wins record
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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.

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  • 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.
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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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