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Naomi Osaka beats Aryna Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
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Key Points:
- Naomi Osaka defeated top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal, marking her first win over a No. 1 player since 2019.
- Osaka’s powerful groundstrokes and pace overwhelmed Sabalenka, especially on the warmest day of the tournament, with temperatures reaching 28°C (82°F) on Centre Court.
- Sabalenka, who has struggled recently including a quarterfinal loss at the French Open, was unable to control Osaka’s shots despite her coach providing freshly strung rackets during the match.
- Osaka will face Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals, while the women’s draw is guaranteed a new Wimbledon champion for the ninth consecutive year after Barbora Krejcikova’s exit.
- Novak Djokovic advanced with a win over Roman Safiullin, achieving his 106th Wimbledon match victory and surpassing Roger Federer for the most men’s match wins at the tournament.
