Sabalenka overcomes Ostapenko's trap and will face a great duel against Osaka

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Aryna Sabalenka took a significant step towards the Wimbledon 2026 title by overcoming one of the most demanding challenges that the draw could offer her. The world number one defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-4 and 6-4 in a highly demanding match, resolved thanks to her extraordinary management of important moments and the ability to impose a game rhythm that ended up overwhelming the Latvian.

Sabalenka knew that the key to the match was not allowing her opponent, who thrives on dominating from the first shot, to take control. She succeeded for a good part of the match, striking with great depth and speed to force Ostapenko into constant risks. The 2017 Roland Garros champion tried to accelerate nearly every exchange but ended up succumbing to hastiness and accumulating too many unforced errors.

Sabalenka asserts authority and gains confidence at Wimbledon 2026

On the contrary, the Belarusian displayed a much more mature version of her game. She knew when to push, managed high-pressure situations perfectly, and showed great efficiency whenever the score tightened. In both the first and second sets, she managed to elevate her level just when she needed it most, a crucial characteristic to aspire to a Grand Slam title.

Moreover, Aryna Sabalenka reaffirmed the excellent feelings she has been conveying since the beginning of the tournament. Her serve remains solid, her forehand is causing a lot of damage, and above all, her shot selection seems much more balanced than in previous seasons on grass.

The reward for this solid performance will be one of the most anticipated matches of the second week. In the round of 16, she will face Naomi Osaka, who is continuing to grow on the London grass and will seek to halt the path of the top title favorite. It will be a clash between two of the biggest hitters on the circuit and one of the most anticipated matches of the championship so far.

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