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Aryna Sabalenka booed by Wimbledon crowd after reaction to Naomi Osaka defeat
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka was booed by the Wimbledon crowd after losing in straight sets to Naomi Osaka, who won 6-2, 7-6 and secured her first victory on Centre Court.
- The defeat marked Sabalenka's earliest grand slam exit since the 2022 French Open and ended her streak of 21 consecutive grand slam tiebreak wins.
- Osaka advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time, while Sabalenka's recent grand slam performances continue to be disappointing following earlier losses this season.
- Sabalenka expressed frustration after the match, admitting she struggled to maintain composure but showed respect for the court and upcoming players.
- Reflecting on her performance, Sabalenka acknowledged her low level of play and suggested she might need to change her preparation or approach for future matches.
