Naomi Osaka reacts on Centre Court at the All England Club after defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) to advance to her first Wimbledon quarterfinal. Photo Credit: WTA/Instagram
Naomi Osaka has reached her first ever Wimbledon quarterfinal after beating world number one ArynaSabalenka 6-2, 7-6(2) on Centre Court on Sunday 5 July. The 28-year-old Japanese star, seeded 14th at this year’s Championships, completed the win in one hour and 28 minutes, ending Sabalenka’s streak of 14 consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals in the process.
The result carried several notable records. It was Osaka’s first win over Sabalenka in eight years, since the 2018 US Open, the tournament Osaka went on to win for her maiden Grand Slam title. Sabalenka had beaten her in all three of their meetings in 2026 before Sunday. The win also ended Sabalenka’s run of 21 consecutive Grand Slam tiebreaks won, the longest such streak in the Open Era including the men’s game, with Osaka taking the second-set tiebreak 7-2. Osaka is now yet to drop a set across her four matches at Wimbledon, and her grass-court record stands at 8-1 this season, the most grass-court wins she has ever recorded in a single calendar year.
Osaka established early dominance, breaking Sabalenka’s serve with a backhand winner to lead 2-1 in the opening set before wrapping it up 6-2. In a highly competitive second set, Osaka assumed control of the tiebreak with deep, steady baseline hitting, capitalising on a string of unforced errors from Sabalenka. Osaka converted her second match point with a forehand return winner.
Naomi Osaka arrives for her Wimbledon match in a draped, layered ceremonial-style kimono walk-on gown with bell sleeves, designed by Hana Yagi. Photo Credit: Naomi Osaka/Instagram
Speaking on court after the match, Osaka credited her team and her coach TomaszWiktorowski:
The big Polish man, shout out Tomasz, shout out my team. My team is the best team ever. I have so much fun with them, I’ve learned so much and I’m so grateful that they’re on this journey with me.
She also credited her mother’s cooking for fueling her performance. “She cooks a lot. I feel like her cooking is powering me. I would like another meal tonight.”
Away from the tennis court, Osaka has turned the traditional Wimbledon walk-on into a major style event. Her tournament wardrobe is custom-designed by Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi.
For the Sabalenka match, she arrived on Centre Court wearing a draped, layered Japanese ceremonial-style kimono. Her previous tournament looks included a gown with three-dimensional embroidery of cranes and cherry blossoms, bell sleeves, and an obi belt, alongside a custom bomber jacket featuring a long train.
When asked about her upcoming outfit for the quarterfinals, Osaka noted, “I don’t know. I might dial it back a little bit.”
Naomi Osaka holding out the wide sleeve of her embroidered white gown during an outdoor fashion shoot. Photo Credit: Naomi Osaka/Instagram
Osaka will face Czech 10th seed Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals on Tuesday on No. 1 Court. The matchup is a direct rematch of the Bad Homburg final nine days ago, where Osaka was forced to retire due to a foot issue. Their career head-to-head record is currently tied at 3-3.
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>When hunger strikes, head over to the Espace Cookerie, where 18 local Verdun eateries will be serving up maple-infused delights. From Chef Jean-Michel Leblond’s indulgent poutine au foie gras to Archway’s vegan bao tofu, prices range from $6 to $8. As the festival's spokesperson, Leblond says it's all about "culinary art, culture, and community."</p><p>Over at the Espace Bouésson, you'll find drinks to match the vibe. Sip on Benelux's Cimonak, maple-smoked porter or a Coureur des Bois whisky-maple cocktail, served in $2 reusable cups. </p><p>And for that authentic cabane experience, Le Sucrier Urbain will be offering tire sur neige for $4 a pop.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGQjamQBYf7/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Getting there is a breeze — you can either take the metro to De L'Église station, bike over (bike racks are on-site), or park nearby in one of over 500 available spots. </p><h3>Cabane Panache 2025</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DGYNpsLPSBc/?img_index=1" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: Free entry</p><p>When: March 20–23, 2025</p><ul><li><span style="">Thursday</span>: 5 PM – 9 PM</li><li>Friday: 5 PM – 10 PM</li><li>Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM</li><li><span style="">Sunday</span>: 11 AM – 5 PM</li></ul><p>Where: Promenade Wellington, Verdun, QC</p><p>Accessibility: Metro (De L'Église), bike racks, bus lines (12, 37, 61, 350)</p><p><a href="https://www.promenadewellington.com/fr/evenement/cabane-panache-13e-edition/" target="_blank">Cabane Panache Website</a></p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em><p><br/></p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em>
