Naomi Osaka Confident, ‘Doubts Fewer’ Ahead of High-Stakes Wimbledon Showdown with Aryna Sabalenka
Naomi Osaka expressed strong confidence in her grass-court game as she prepares for a pivotal Wimbledon fourth-round clash against World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Having reached her first career grass-court final recently and advanced to the second week at Wimbledon for the first time, Osaka believes her “stable mindset” and fewer doubts on grass will be key. This highly anticipated match marks their fourth encounter of 2026, with Osaka aiming to reverse her recent losses to Sabalenka and secure her first Wimbledon title.