Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals 19h ago

Naomi Osaka delivered a stunning performance on Centre Court to defeat world number one Aryna Sabalenka, reaching the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time. Osaka secured a 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) victory, marking Sabalenka's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2022 French Open and her first straight-sets loss in 122 matches. This resurgence follows a coaching change to Tomasz Wiktorowski, which has significantly improved Osaka's form across various surfaces. While Sabalenka struggled with consistency, Osaka dominated baseline rallies and utilized her serve effectively to control the match. Following this victory, Osaka is scheduled to face Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova in the next round. Other notable results included Coco Gauff defeating Belinda Bencic and Jessica Pegula advancing after a victory over Iva Jovic, ensuring a new women's singles champion will emerge this year.















