# Osaka reaches Wimbledon fourth round for first time

Naomi Osaka defeated Daria Kasatkina to advance to the Wimbledon round of 16 for the first time in her career. The former world No.1 showcased a dominant performance, securing her place in the second week of the tournament. This milestone marks a significant achievement for Osaka, who had previously not progressed beyond the third round at Wimbledon.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/3/osaka-defeats-kasatkina-to-make-wimbledon-round-of-16?traffic_source=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:03:25 +0000

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cddlqd0877mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:17:24 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/03/dazzling-osaka-dismantles-kasatkina-to-reach-wimbledon-second-week-for-first-time) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:32:38 GMT