Osaka’s inspired win leaves Sabalenka wanting ‘to get drunk and forget’ Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a straight-sets victory at Wimbledon, advancing to the quarter-finals. Sabalenka expressed frustration with her performance, while Osaka celebrated her successful adaptation to grass-court tennis.
Why it matters
This match represents a significant career milestone for Osaka and a major upset in the 2026 Wimbledon tournament rankings.
Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning match point against Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court. Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning match point against Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court. Wimbledon 2026 Osaka’s inspired win leaves Sabalenka wanting ‘to get drunk and forget’ Wimbledon Japanese No 14 seed wins 6-2, 7-6 to make quarter-finals
The article provides a standard sports recap focusing on match statistics and player quotes.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in