Kasatkina Vs Osaka Highlights, Wimbledon 2026: Japanese Star Reaches Maiden Fourth Round With Straight-Sets Win

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A small fist pump from Naomi Osaka as Daria Kasatkina's forehand drifts wide on the second match point.

The 14th seed has made light work of Kasatkina to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time in her career.

Osaka 6-1 6-3 Kasatkina

Daria Kasatkina puts a tired forehand into the middle of the net. Naomi Osaka, letting out a hearty "come on!", is back out in front.

The Australian isn't doing enough. The ball is just hitting the strike zone for Osaka to hit and attack. She's completely taking the charge of it.

27 minutes on the clock and Naomi Osaka leads by one set to love.

11 winners to six unforced errors and just five points dropped on serve - an impressive set from the 14th seed.

A rather inevitable double-break for the 14th seed, who is making light work of Daria Kasatkina.

This time, she winds up for a cross-court winner off her forehand wing.

A breezy hold for Naomi Osaka, sealed with an ace.

11 minutes on the board and the four-time Grand Slam champion leads 3-0.

Naomi Osaka brought the style before the tennis on Court 2, arriving for her third-round clash against Daria Kasatkina 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 2-0 lead in the opening set.

Naomi Osaka holds a perfect 3-0 head-to-head advantage over Daria Kasatkina .

Osaka won all three matches in straight sets , including victories at the 2018 Indian Wells final, the 2024 Italian Open, and the 2025 US Open third round.

Their most recent major Grand Slam matchup occurred at the 2025 US Open. Osaka won that match 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 , though Kasatkina pushed it to a deciding set .

Naomi Osaka enters the third round in impressive form after defeating Elsa Jacquemot in the opening round and Anastasia Gasanova in straight sets. The four-time Grand Slam champion has looked sharp on grass, with her powerful serve and aggressive baseline game helping her breeze through the opening two rounds. Now, the Japanese star will be aiming to continue her resurgence by reaching the second week of Wimbledon for the first time in several years.

Standing in her way is Daria Kasatkina, one of the most tactically astute players on the WTA Tour. The Australian has relied on her variety, court coverage and consistency to progress through the tournament and will look to disrupt Osaka's rhythm with her clever shot-making. While Osaka's firepower makes her the slight favourite, Kasatkina's ability to frustrate big hitters promises a fascinating battle for a place in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026.

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.

Hello tennis fans! Welcome to the live coverage of round 3 match between Naomi Osaka and Daria Kasatkina at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday, July 3. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.