Naomi Osaka eliminates Aryna Sabalenka to secure Wimbledon quarter-final spot

By Richard Reid • July 5, 2026, 5:31 PM • Updated: October 23, 2026, 2:29 PM • ⏱ 2 mins read

Naomi Osaka beat Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon, sending the world number one out in her earliest Grand Slam exit since 2022. Osaka advances to her first quarter-final at the tournament.

ANI reported that Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Centre Court at Wimbledon, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. The score notation means Osaka won the second-set tiebreak 7-2.

Osaka beat the top-ranked player in straight sets. ANI called it one of Wimbledon’s biggest upsets and reported that Osaka reached her first quarter-final at the All England Club.

ANI described the result as a impressive key stage in Osaka’s Wimbledon campaign. Its match account gave no duration or detailed statistics, such as aces and break-point or winner figures.

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