Huge upset at Wimbledon! Naomi Osaka knocks out world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Naomi Osaka delivered a brilliant victory over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Grand Slam tournament at Wimbledon.
Details: The match ended in a confident triumph for the Japanese tennis ace.
From the very start, Osaka seized the initiative, clinching the opening set with a commanding 6-2 scoreline. The battle intensified in the second set, but Naomi kept her composure in the tiebreak, conceding only two points to her opponent and sealing the match with a 7-6 win.
This success marks a milestone in Osaka's career: for the first time ever, she has reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals, having never previously advanced past the round of 16.
Notably, in her quest for a semifinal berth, the Japanese star will face the tournament's 10th seed, Czech player Karolina Muchova.
Reminder: Serena Williams has withdrawn from Wimbledon; her reunion with sister Venus is postponed.
