The former champion broke Sabalenka twice in a composed performance, setting up a rematch with Muchova
Osaka stuns world No. 1 Sabalenka to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals
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Naomi Osaka defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Wimbledon round of 16, breaking Sabalenka's serve twice in a dominant display. Osaka's composed and aggressive play, including a fizzing cross-court strike on break point, forced Sabalenka into errors. Sabalenka later described the loss as a 'turning point' in her career, according to her post-match comments. The match opened up the women's draw, with Osaka advancing to face Karolina Muchova in the quarterfinals.
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So that was me being very tame,' Osaka said.
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Osaka maintained her composed, fizzing a cross-court strike back in on break point, and Sabalenka volleyed long to concede the double break.
according to The Independent +1Sabalenka has admitted it had been a ‘turning point’ in her career.
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according to The Boston GlobeThe World No 1 was quick into press after losing her round-of-16 tie against Osaka, and was initially wrong-footed when a reporter told her 'commiserations' for her efforts.
according to Daily Mail +1Nerves, if they were there for Osaka when she stepped onto court in her now-ubiquitous kimono-inspired walk-on outfit, were unnoticeable.
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