Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time by defeating Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in just 65 minutes. This achievement marks a career milestone for Osaka as she has now made it to the second week at all four Grand Slam tournaments. Seeded 14th, Osaka displayed a dominant performance on grass, losing only four games in the match.
Osaka’s victory at Wimbledon completes her set of Grand Slam fourth-round appearances. Prior to this, she had reached the second week at the Australian Open three times, winning the title twice, once at the French Open, and four times at the US Open, where she is a two-time champion. The 27-year-old Osaka became the 31st active player to accomplish this feat and continued her winning streak against Kasatkina.
In the match, Osaka controlled the game from the beginning, showcasing her power and precision. She faced minimal challenge on her serve in the opening set, losing just five points while taking a commanding lead of 6-1, 3-1. Despite a brief resurgence from Kasatkina in the second set, Osaka quickly regained control in a crucial seventh game.
Kasatkina, a former Wimbledon quarterfinalist, tried to mount a comeback by extending rallies and utilizing her forehand effectively. She even managed to level the second set at 3-3 after falling behind early. However, Osaka’s strong play prevailed as she broke Kasatkina’s serve to go up 4-3 and sealed the victory in straight sets. Osaka’s impressive win at Wimbledon underscores her growing confidence on grass and marks her best-ever campaign at the tournament.
