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Aryna Sabalenka booked her place in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026 with a commanding 6-4, 6-4 victory over former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko on Centre Court. The world No. 1 controlled the match with powerful serving and aggressive returning to avenge last year's Stuttgart final defeat in straight sets. Sabalenka, who is chasing her maiden Wimbledon title, will now face four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster fourth-round clash after the Japanese star reached the second week at SW19 for the first time in her career.
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.
Taylor Fritz Vs Patrick Kypson Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: Sixth seed Fritz advanced to the third round of the Gentlemen's Singles event by defeating fellow American Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 on Court Two. Leveraging his massive serve, the 28-year-old dominated early in the match, which lasted two hours and three minutes. While the first two sets were routine affairs, world number 113 Kypson launched a spirited resistance in the third, stretching Fritz before the 2025 semi-finalist broke in the 12th game to close out the match on the third match point. Beyond his clinical play, Fritz made headlines by ripping off his Velcro-fastened warm-up pants on court, drawing loud cheers from the London crowd. After the match, he noted that his knee tendon felt pain-free despite a heavy grass schedule. Up next, Fritz takes on unseeded Italian Lorenzo Sonego, who defeated Gabriel Diallo of Canada in five sets. See the best photos from the Fritz vs Kypson tennis match here:
Amanda Anisimova Vs Sofia Kenin Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: Anisimova overcame Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10-3) to survive a major scare on Thursday. The sixth-seeded Anisimova entered the all-American showdown on No. 2 Court as the heavy favourite against world No. 103 Kenin. After comfortably taking the opening set, the 2025 finalist faced a fierce comeback. Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, seized a 3-1 lead in the decider before Anisimova's unexpected weapon, service, saved the day. In a surprising turn for a self-proclaimed average server, Anisimova fired a staggering 20 aces against none from her 27-year-old rival during the 125-minute-long match, including nine in the third set. Next up, the 24-year-old from New Jersey faces 26th seed Madison Keys in another all-American clash for a spot in the last 16. Keys overwhelmed Briton Katie Swan 6-1, 6-4 in their second-round clash. See the best photos from the Anisimova vs Kenin tennis match here:
After months of speculation, pop sensation and Grammy Award-winner Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce are set to tie the knot today at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Reportedly, the couple is expected to welcome around 1,000 guests for their big day. Wedding festivities kicked off with a rehearsal dinner Thursday (July 2) night, also at MSG, with their close ones and family in attendance. Ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, here are some of the adorable pics of the couple.
Madison Keys Vs Katie Swan Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: American Keys silenced a passionate London crowd on Court One, ending British wild card Katie Swan's run at the All England Club with a 6-1, 6-4 win on Thursday. The 26th-seeded Keys relied on her lethal, heavy baseline hitting to bring a swift end to the ladies' singles second-round match. The packed arena buzzed with patriotic British energy, erupting into deafening roars every time the 27-year-old home hope fought back. A star-studded crowd watched the drama unfold during the 90-minute match. In the royal box, Catherine, Princess of Wales, cheered alongside tennis legend Sir Andy Murray, adding glamour to the historic venue. Bristol-born Swan was the last British woman remaining in the Wimbledon singles draw. Up next, Keys faces sixth seed Amanda Anisimova in an all-American blockbuster clash. See the best photos from the Keys vs Swan tennis match here:
Linda Noskova Vs Camila Osorio Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: In a thrilling second-round clash at All London Club, Czech rising star Linda Noskova battled past Colombia's Camila Osorio in three sets. Seeded ninth here, Noskova demonstrated her superior power on grass and secured a hard-fought 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 victory to punch her ticket to the next round. The victory marks back-to-back wins for the 21-year-old over Osorio following a straight-sets win at the Billie Jean King Cup (November 2025), having previously lost their first WTA meeting in Lyon (February 2023). Riding the momentum of a recent title run in Berlin, her second WTA Tour singles title, the current world number 10 hit an impressive nine aces to break down Osorio's resilient baseline defence. Next up, Noskova will face 17th-seed Belgian Sorana Cirstea, who defeated unseeded Aussie Kimberly Birrell 6-3, 6-4, for a place in the round of 16. See the best photos from the Noskova vs Osorio tennis match here:
Matteo Berrettini Vs Arthur Fils Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: Unseeded Berrettini defeated 20th seed Arthur Fils in a thrilling four-set encounter (6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3) to enter the third round. The win marks a major milestone for the Italian world No. 51, securing his first win on Centre Court since his 2021 final. Both players played aggressively, but Berrettini's lethal grass-court toolkit, powered by 16 aces and deep backhand slices, proved too daunting a task for the 22-year-old Frenchman. Despite a fiery response from Fils to win the third set, Berrettini reclaimed his dominance to seal the match in two hours and 51 minutes. Having successfully sent a warning to the locker room with wins over Stan Wawrinka and Fils, the 30-year-old 'Hammer' from Rome moves into the SW19 third round for the first time in three years and meets 2014 semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov. The Belgian wildcard beat 15th seed Jakub Mensik. See the best photos from the Berrettini vs Fils tennis match here:
Grigor Dimitrov Vs Jakub Mensik Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: In a highly emotional All England Club return, Bulgarian veteran Grigor Dimitrov banished his past demons by defeating 15th seed Jakub Mensik 7-6(5), 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to advance to the third round. Currently ranked world No. 146 following a brutal pectoral injury on Centre Court and forced to retire a year ago, while leading World No. 1 Jannik Sinner 6-3, 7-5, 2-2 in their fourth-round match, the 35-year-old wildcard produced a vintage grass-court performance. The three-hour-and-18-minute duel was defined by razor-thin margins, with both players playing brilliant baseline games. But Dimitrov's backhand and composure ultimately proved a little too much for the rising teenage Czech star. Next up, the 2014 semi-finalist faces 2021 finalist Matteo Berrettini for a place in the round of 16. The Italian toppled 20th seed Arthur Fils of France in four sets. See the best photos from the Dimitrov vs Mensik tennis match here.
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