Naomi Osaka reaches Wimbledon last 16 for first time, beats Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3
Synopsis
Naomi Osaka has done what she had never managed before — reached the second week at Wimbledon. A 6-1, 6-3 demolition of Kasatkina in just 65 minutes completed her career set of Grand Slam fourth-round appearances, making her the 31st active player to achieve the feat. For a player long seen as a hard-court specialist, this run at SW19 is a statement.
Key Takeaways
Naomi Osaka beat Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in 65 minutes on 3 July to reach the Wimbledon last 16 for the first time.
Osaka, seeded 14th , dropped just four games and five service points in the opening set.
She became the 31st active player to reach the fourth round at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Osaka improved her head-to-head record against Kasatkina to 4-0 , winning eight of nine sets across all surfaces.
She is a two-time champion at both the Australian Open and the US Open .
Naomi Osaka powered into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career on Friday, 3 July, dismantling Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in just 65 minutes to complete a landmark career achievement — reaching the second week at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
A Dominant Display on Grass
Seeded 14th at the All England Club, Osaka delivered one of her most commanding performances on grass, conceding only four games across the match. She dropped just five points on serve in the opening set, racing to a 6-1, 3-1 lead before Kasatkina could find her footing.
The 27-year-old former world No. 1 was relentless from the baseline, combining her trademark power with precise placement that gave Kasatkina little room to construct points. The result marks the best run of Osaka's career at Wimbledon.
Kasatkina's Brief Resistance
Kasatkina, a former Wimbledon quarterfinalist, showed glimpses of her quality in the second set. She extended rallies, leaned on her forehand, and produced a superb lob to level the second set at 3-3 after recovering from an early deficit.
However, Osaka reasserted control in a pivotal seventh game, battling through three deuces before breaking serve to move ahead 4-3. She closed out the match without further alarm, finishing with authority in straight sets.
A Career Milestone Completed
The victory made Osaka the 31st active player to reach the fourth round at all four Grand Slam events. She had previously reached the second week at the Australian Open three times — winning the title twice — once at the French Open, and four times at the US Open, where she is also a two-time champion.
This was also the first meeting between Osaka and Kasatkina on grass, though the outcome followed a familiar script. Osaka improved her head-to-head record against Kasatkina to 4-0, having won eight of nine sets across all surfaces and all previous encounters.
What This Means for Osaka's Wimbledon Campaign
Osaka's run at SW19 this year represents a significant step in her evolution as an all-surface contender. Historically considered a hard-court specialist, her growing comfort on grass — underscored by this clinical display — signals that she is capable of deep runs at the one major that had previously eluded her in the second week.
With a place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals now within reach, Osaka's fourth-round match will be closely watched as she bids to extend what is already her best-ever campaign at the All England Club.
Point of View
Two US Opens — while grass remained the one surface where the second week felt out of reach. A 65-minute dismantling of Kasatkina, a player who has gone deep at SW19 before, suggests the bracket is no longer accurate. The deeper question is whether her serve-and-power game, always formidable on fast surfaces, has now been refined enough to sustain deep runs at Wimbledon consistently, or whether this is an exceptional draw playing out in her favour. The quarterfinal will tell us more.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Naomi Osaka ever reached the Wimbledon fourth round before?
No. Osaka's victory over Kasatkina on 3 July marked the first time she has reached the Wimbledon last 16 in her career. It is her best-ever run at the All England Club.
What was the scoreline in the Osaka vs Kasatkina match at Wimbledon 2025?
Naomi Osaka defeated Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in straight sets, completing the match in just 65 minutes. Osaka dropped only four games across the entire contest.
What career milestone did Osaka achieve at Wimbledon 2025?
Osaka became the 31st active player to reach the fourth round at all four Grand Slam tournaments — the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. She is a two-time champion at both the Australian Open and the US Open.
What is Naomi Osaka's head-to-head record against Daria Kasatkina?
Osaka leads their head-to-head 4-0, having won eight of nine sets across all surfaces. Their Wimbledon 2025 match was their first meeting on grass.
What is Naomi Osaka's seeding at Wimbledon 2025?
Osaka is seeded 14th at Wimbledon 2025. Her fourth-round appearance is the furthest she has advanced at the tournament.
