05 Jul 2026, 21:21
Osaka advances to the quarterfinals after beating Sabalenka at Wimbledon
- Naomi Osaka beat Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6(2).
- According to BBC data, the most recent win by Sabalenka over the top 122 matches at the French Open 2022 came in her first set of the match from 122 matches.
- Forbes claims that Osaka, with her previous win, had a better record against Sabalenka in their three meetings.
At Wimbledon, Naomi Osaka beat Aryna Sabalenka in their 1/8 final match. Osaka won in straight sets 6-2, 7-6(2) against Sabalenka in the Central Court, with BBC and Forbes.
BBC notes that Osaka’s victory could be explained by the fact that she had better tactics and a more effective serve. The material also says that Sabalenka’s first serve was not as effective as Osaka’s.
According to BBC, for Sabalenka, the most recent win over the top 122 matches at the French Open 2022, and also the first win, came in her defeat in the previous match. Forbes adds that Sabalenka won in straight sets in her first match at US Open 2020.
Forbes concludes that Osaka’s win was the best match win with a time of 15 minutes at the 2022-2024 level. The material also states that Sabalenka won all three sets in the fourth round of the Roland Garros.
The New York Times notes that Osaka won the match in the 4th round at All England Club, where her winning streak in previous matches was strengthened. The New York Times also says that Sabalenka won her first three matches of the season, and then lost her first match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and Miami Open.
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