In a highly competitive third-round match at Wimbledon, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka was defeated by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova with a final score of 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 after a thrilling battle that lasted 2 hours and 3 minutes. The 27-year-old Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, was looking to make it to the fourth round of this grass court Grand Slam tournament for the first time in her career.
Osaka started off strong, successfully utilizing her serve and delivering an impressive 15 aces throughout the match. However, Pavlyuchenkova demonstrated exceptional skill, successfully winning all her net points at 13 for 13 and maintaining her composure as Osaka staged a comeback from a 3-0 deficit to level both the second and third sets at 4-4. The win marked Pavlyuchenkova's return to the last 16 at Wimbledon for the first time since 2016 at the age of 34.
5 Comments
Coccinella
Her performance was impressive overall! This was just one match in a long career.
Africa
Let’s not forget she just came back from a long break. She's getting there!
Habibi
15 aces show she still has the power! Can't wait to see her come back stronger!
Raphael
Osaka just can’t keep up with the younger players anymore. Time to retire?
Leonardo
Even in defeat, she shows grace and strength. That’s what makes her a true athlete!