Naomi Osaka sports new fashion creation for Wimbledon 2nd round
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Key Points:
- Naomi Osaka showcased a new all-white outfit with a wide belt and long train for her second-round match at Wimbledon, differing from her previous "Kill Bill" inspired kimono look.
- Osaka defeated qualifier Anastasia Gasanova 6-3, 6-2, expressing relief to continue playing so she could celebrate her daughter Shai's third birthday without travel disruptions.
- Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the third round after a tough 6-1, 7-6 win over McCartney Kessler, saving two set points and converting her third match point in the tiebreak.
- Other notable winners included French Open runner-up Flavio Cobolli and No. 26 seed Tommy Paul, while defending men's champion Jannik Sinner was set to play Nuno Borges on Centre Court.
- Serena Williams returned to singles competition after nearly four years but lost in three sets to Maya Jansen; she is scheduled to compete in doubles with her sister Venus later in the tournament.
