Sabalenka and Osaka face off again in Wimbledon fourth round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet for the fourth time in 2026 on Sunday at Wimbledon, competing for a place in the quarter-finals. Their last three encounters have all favored Sabalenka, who secured wins at Indian Wells, Madrid, and the French Open. Osaka, however, is coming off a strong performance, reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon after defeating Daria Kasatkina. Both players have a combined history of success but have yet to claim a title on grass, making this match pivotal for their Wimbledon campaigns.
- •Match set for Sunday at Wimbledon for fourth-round advancement.
- •Osaka won their first meeting in 2018 but Sabalenka has since dominated.
- •Both have four Grand Slam titles but none on grass.
- •Osaka succeeded in fourth round after beating Daria Kasatkina.
- •Sabalenka has won all encounters this year, showcasing strong serve.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again
- 5:00 AMBBC Sport — A rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again
"For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
"For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 5:00 AMA rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again
For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 5:00 AMA rivalry renewed - Sabalenka and Osaka meet again
For the third time in three months, Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will meet - but this time for a place in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
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