Naomi Osaka upsets world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon

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Naomi Osaka upset world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Centre Court to reach her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. No. 14 Osaka ended Sabalenka’s run in straight sets, handing the top seed her first straight-sets defeat at a major since the 2020 U.S. Open and snapping a recent three-match losing streak to Sabalenka that included a straight-sets loss at Roland Garros. Osaka called the win her biggest since returning from a 15-month maternity leave from September 2022 to January 2024 and credited recent improvements in her game. Sabalenka, who has won all four of her major titles on hardcourts and has yet to go past the Wimbledon semifinals, told reporters she was frustrated and offered a profanity-laced comment, adding she will try to do better next year. Osaka will face No. 10 Karolina Muchova in Tuesday’s quarterfinal after Muchova beat Barbora Krejcikova in three sets. With No. 2 Elena Rybakina, No. 3 Iga Swiatek and Krejcikova all out, the top three women’s seeds are eliminated and No. 4 Jessica Pegula is the highest remaining seed on the women’s side.

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Breaking News from @theathletic.com: In a stunning serve performance, Naomi Osaka upset and ousted the top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon in straight sets. nyti.ms/4aydEEL

Naomi Osaka smiles with her eyes closed, holding a tennis racket behind her head. A crowd of spectators is in the background. A headline reads: "Naomi Osaka Eliminates No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka At Wimbledon." Photo by Brian Inganga/Associated Press.

2942h ago

Anne Other1

Her skill, her athleticism, her joy, her grace, just awesome

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Jenna Tonelli23

Incredible match especially the second set. Wimbledon ladies draw is wide open!!!

Markian Kuzmowycz2

We love to see it

The Athletic

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Naomi Osaka knocked Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon in straight sets. With a 6-2, 7-6(2) victory, Osaka had her biggest win since she returned to the tour after pregnancy in 2024, and perhaps even since her last Grand Slam title win in February of 2021. nyti.ms/4eN8PtQ

2242h ago

gerrylev.bsky.social4

This looked like the Osaka that won slams.

vivianplee3

not only is she back... she's better than ever?!?!? I'M SO FUCKING PUMPED

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Ron Bronson2

huge win for Naomi, hoping she can win another Slam

Tennis Updates

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Naomi Osaka wins 6-2, 7⁷-6² vs Aryna Sabalenka The first time Sabalenka has lost before the Quarterfinals at a slam since 2022 and the first time she's lost in straight sets since 2020.

1402h ago

The Tennis Letter

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Osaka d. Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6(1) NAOMI IS A WIMBLEDON QUARTERFINALIST. The facts are the facts: she completely out-served, out-hit, & out-played the world No. 1. ✅20th win of 2026 For the first time, she is a major, MAJOR Wimbledon contender. Flawless. 🇯🇵❤️

1482h ago

Karen2

That was great! So happy for Osaka! Now back to felix match as had to keep switching back and forth 😂

ctgr8.bsky.social1

Excellent win for Naomi. Sabalenka can be defeated when she is rattled. Sabalenka has made so many bad decisions.

The Associated Press

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Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time.

1222h ago

CJ Fogler

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Aryna Sabalenka on on her loss to Naomi Osaka "level wise, today I wasn't world #1 ... I just want to go get completely drunk, forget about tennis and try to get better, into better shape"

1171h ago

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Danny5

same, but without all the tennis

Jessica Luther

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NAOMI OSAKA WINS! Beats # 1-ranked Sabalenka, 6-2, 7-6. She like really beat her. Onto the Wimbledon QFs.

582h ago

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loyalroyal.bsky.social16

Broadcast said that Sabalenka hasn’t lost in straight sets since 2020 She actually played fairly well in the second set after a poor first. Held serve throughout. But Naomi just looked comfortable and composed.

Grant Lorrell5

Osaka getting into the quarter finals and besting a transphobe in the process.

Shannon Clarke3

"This isn't a fashion show," they said. "Focus on the tennis," they said.

Suzi2

yessss I had to go do other things but Jessica CAME THROUGH with the info

Mike Spangenberg2

Oh man. World Cup has been so all-consuming that I’ve missed most of Wimbledon. This is a huge result!

KD Drummond

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Osaka takes down No. 1 Sabalenko, 6-2, 7-6! Dope shit.

382h ago

Nikita

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Just read this elsewhere and yea like this is a big deal. Naomi Osaka ends Aryna Sabalenka’s streaks of: - 14 consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals - 21 consecutive Grand Slam tiebreaks won - 121 consecutive Grand Slam matches without losing in straight sets

322h ago

Jenifer Lewis’ Afro

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🎾 NAOMI OSAKA HEADING TO THE #WIMBLEDON26 QUARTERFINALS!!! She defeated world #1 Sabalenka in straight sets 6-2, 7-6(2) 💪🏾💪🏾 The 4x grand slam champ looks so good!!

172h ago

TSN

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MOVING ON 🇨🇦 Félix Auger-Aliassime defeats Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets to head to the Quarterfinal at #Wimbledon!

371h ago

Neil

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Naomi Osaka just put on a serving clinic. And a grounstroke clinic. And a shot-selection clinic. A #Wimbledon master class takes out Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets. Wow!

Naomi Osaka pumps her fist at Wimbledon.

282h ago

Jorge A. Caballero, MD

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Tough to count Sabalenka out of a match, but Naomi Osaka just put on a clinic at Wimbledon Centre Court. Osaka made Sabalenka look like a qualifier

223h ago

Merlisa

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She did it. Naomi Osaka defeats Aryna Sabalenka, 6-2, 7-6, after running away with the second-set tiebreaker. Sabalenka will remain No. 1 no matter what happens.

192h ago

Petrarca1

Gonna lose my shit b/c my two favorites, Maddy and Naomi are both still in it. At least, so far they're not giving me agita.

Ground Pass Podcast - A Tennis Podcast

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Naomi Osaka said it before me but Tomasz Wiktorowski has done quite the job on her game. The change was almost immediate during last year’s Canadian Open. This #Wimbledon just got interesting

152h ago

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