Naomi Osaka beats Aryna Sabalenka to move on to the Quarter Finals in the women's singles this Wimbledon 2026
Naomi Osaka kept it clean at the Wimbledon Championships 2026, seeing off Aryna Sabalenka 6-2 7-6 without dropping a set in the Women's Singles Round of 16.
| Naomi Osaka | Aryna Sabalenka | Won by | |
| Set 1 | 6 | 2 | Naomi Osaka |
| Set 2 | 7 | 6 | Naomi Osaka |
7-6 — set 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 1 game.
The Players
Naomi Osaka — representing Japan, currently ranked No. 13 in the world, with a record of 4W-1L from 5 recorded matches — takes another step forward with this result.
Aryna Sabalenka — representing Belarus, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, with a record of 3W-2L from 5 recorded matches — exits this bracket but leaves with competitive minutes banked.
Head-to-Head
This was the first meeting between the two in our results ledger.
Coming in, Naomi Osaka had gone W-W-W-W-L in recent recorded matches, while Aryna Sabalenka stood at W-W-L-W-L.
What's Next
Naomi Osaka advances to the quarter-finals of the Wimbledon Championships 2026, while Aryna Sabalenka's run ends here.
▶️ Join the Wimbledon Championships 2026 Watch Party — live chat, official streams and every match thread in one lounge.
Match video
Player profiles: Sebongile Naomi Seroto · Naomi Vullers
Coach subscription — list your coaching
Coach subscription — list your coaching — scan or tap. 
Recovery & performance from the Crazybadman store
- Iso Whey Zero Clear (Protein Powder) — S$2.90
- Iso Whey Zero Black (Protein Powder) — S$2.90