Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon after losing in straight sets to Naomi Osaka

Aryna Sabalenka out of Wimbledon after losing in straight sets to Naomi Osaka

Aryna Sabalenka is out of Wimbledon after losing in straight sets to Naomi Osaka 6-2, 7-6 (2). The four-time grand slam champion's victory sent the top seed crashing out before the quarter-final stage of a major for the first time since Roland Garros in 2022. Sabalenka's remarkable run of 21 consecutive tie-break victories at grand slam level came to an emphatic end as the 28-year-old Japanese star dominated the decider. The result firmly positions Osaka as a genuine contender for the title at the All England Club. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Osaka was visibly delighted following one of her finest victories since claiming her last major title in 2021. She said: "I think it was a really fun match, I'm really grateful. "For me, this court is so special, this is the first match I've won on this court. It means a lot. My mum's over there and I feel like her cooking is powering me." The Japanese player acknowledged that recent history had been against her heading into the contest. "It's been a long time since I've had so much fun on the court. Going into the match, I'd lost to here three times in a row so that really sucked," she added. Despite having previously described Centre Court as the most intimidating of all grand slam venues, Osaka appeared entirely at ease as she dismantled the top seed. The Japanese player secured an early break in the third game with a precise backhand winner down the line. Sabalenka's frustration became increasingly apparent, letting out a loud scream after sending a forehand into the net during the fifth game. LATEST SPORTS LINES: England vs Mexico: Build-up to Three Lions' contest against co-hosts for spot in quarter-finals Charles Leclerc wins British Grand Prix as Max Verstappen crashes out of race England hit by fresh injury problem just hours before Mexico clash The world number one was consistently overpowering her shots, with one forehand sailing well beyond the baseline to hand Osaka a 4-1 advantage. F

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