Naomi Osaka Upsets World No.1 Sabalenka to Reach Maiden Wimbledon Quarterfinal
Naomi Osaka celebrated a straight-sets victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, beating her 6-2, 7-6(2) to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. Osaka dominated early, breaking serve to claim the opening set 6-2 in 1 hour 28 minutes. She then held her nerve in a second-set tiebreak, ending Sabalenka’s 21-match Grand Slam streak with a 7-2 tiebreak win. The win marks Osaka’s first over Sabalenka since the 2018 US Open final and keeps her unbeaten in sets at this year’s Wimbledon. She also boasts eight grass-court wins this season, her best record on the surface. Off court, Osaka has turned her walk-on outfits into a highlight. She wore a layered kimono-style gown by Tokyo designer Hana Yagi and teased she might scale back her look for the quarterfinals.
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