Naomi Osaka Vs Daria Kasatkina, Wimbledon: Japanese Star Storms Into Maiden Fourth Round At SW19
Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career after producing a dominant 6-1, 6-3 victory over Australia's Daria Kasatkina on Friday. The four-time Grand Slam champion fired five aces, struck 25 winners and broke serve five times to maintain her perfect 4-0 head-to-head record against Kasatkina. Delighted to finally register a win on No. 1 Court, Osaka said she felt confident after building momentum with several grass-court matches in recent weeks. The Japanese star will now face her toughest challenge yet against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who holds a 3-1 advantage in their head-to-head, including a straight-sets win at this year's French Open.
Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning the third round women's singles match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Naomi Osaka of Japan plays a return during the third round women's singles match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Daria Kasatkina of Australia reacts during the third round women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Naomi Osaka of Japan falls over during the third round women's singles match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Daria Kasatkina of Australia serves the ball during the third round women's singles match against Naomi Osaka of Japan at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Naomi Osaka of Japan serves the ball during the third round women's singles match against Daria Kasatkina of Australia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Naomi Osaka of Japan, top, stretches her neck in front of her opponent Daria Kasatkina of Australia ahead of their third round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives on court to play against Daria Kasatkina of Australia in their third round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Naomi Osaka of Japan arrives on court 1 to play against Daria Kasatkina of Australia in their third round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Friday, July 3, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
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