Osaka Vs Gasanova Highlights, Wimbledon 2026: Naomi Powers Past Anastasia To Keep Title Charge Alive

Hello tennis fans! Welcome to the live coverage of round 2 match between Naomi Osaka and Anastasia Gasanova at the All England Club in London on Wednesday, July 1. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.

The live streaming of the Wimbledon 2026 tennis tournament will be available on JioHotstar, while fans in India can also watch the matches live on the Star Sports Network TV channels.

For the third consecutive year, No. 14 seed Naomi Osaka has reached the second round of Wimbledon, but the four-time Grand Slam champion will be aiming for a deeper campaign this time after falling in the third round last year.

Osaka made a confident start to her 2026 Wimbledon journey, defeating Elsa Jacquemot in the opening round on Monday. The Japanese star will now look to build momentum as she continues her quest for a strong run at the All England Club.

Standing in Osaka’s way is Anastasia Gasanova, a 27-year-old Russian qualifier who is set to make only her second appearance in a Grand Slam main draw. Gasanova’s previous major outing came at the 2022 French Open, where she exited in the first round, and she has not featured at a Grand Slam event since.

Naomi Osaka brought the style before the tennis on Court 2, arriving for her second-round clash against Anastasia Gasanova in a veiled skirt and oversized Nike jacket that had photographers clicking away.

The Japanese star’s fashion statements continue to steal the spotlight, but the focus has quickly shifted to her performance, and she has made a flying start, racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening set. After Court 2 witnessed Ben Shelton’s shock exit yesterday, Osaka will be hoping for a far calmer outing.

Naomi Osaka’s second-round clash is quickly turning into a one-sided affair on Court 2. The 14th seed has come out firing against Anastasia Gasanova, racing to a 3-0 lead in the opening set with barely a moment of trouble.

After grabbing attention with her stunning full-length white kimono entrance on Monday, a look she said paid “love and respect” to Japan, Osaka is now making her biggest statement with her racquet. The four-time Grand Slam champion is off to a flying start as she looks to keep her Wimbledon run rolling.

The early storm from Naomi Osaka has slowed down a little as Anastasia Gasanova finally finds her rhythm. The Russian qualifier has started to settle into the contest, producing a brilliant rally to outplay Osaka before holding serve comfortably to 15.

Gasanova, who is already enjoying her best-ever Grand Slam run, is showing she won’t go quietly. Osaka still leads the opening set 5-2, but her opponent is beginning to make her presence felt.

Naomi Osaka takes the opening set 6-3 against Anastasia Gasanova, sealing it with a powerful ace down the middle. The Japanese 14th seed has looked in complete control on Court 2, making a strong start in her bid to finally go deep at Wimbledon.

The second set is underway, and Anastasia Gasanova gets on the board first, grabbing the opening point. Can the Russian qualifier build some momentum after a tough first set, or will Naomi Osaka continue her dominant charge?

Naomi Osaka is turning the screws on Anastasia Gasanova in the second set. The Russian qualifier fights off two break points, but Osaka keeps coming and finally breaks through, setting up an overhead smash before putting it away with authority. The Japanese star now leads 4-2 and is closing in on a spot in the third round.

Naomi Osaka gets the job done in just over an hour, cruising into the third round at Wimbledon with a dominant 6-3, 6-2 victory over Anastasia Gasanova. The four-time Grand Slam champion celebrates with a quick fist shake before heading straight towards her biggest supporters on Court 2.

The entire Osaka family was there to watch, and the Japanese star made a beeline for them after the win, tossing her towel up to her mother, who stood out in a sparkling gold outfit, a look that brought back memories of Osaka’s eye-catching French Open style.

The sweetest moment came during her on-court interview when Osaka revealed that her daughter Shai’s third birthday is tomorrow, drawing a warm “awwwwww” from the crowd. With her Wimbledon journey still alive, Osaka won’t have to rush back home for the special day.

That’s a wrap from this one! Naomi Osaka has completed a confident win and booked her place in the third round. You can now join us on our Aryna Sabalenka vs McCartney Kessler live blog for more Wimbledon action. See you there, bye-bye.