World number one Aryna Sabalenka is on her way to winning her first Wimbledon title after a strong win over Jelena Ostapenko on Friday.
The Belarusian player was too much for Latvia’s Ostapenko, winning 6-4, 6-4. This victory means she will face fellow four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in the last-16 on Sunday.
Sabalenka is aiming to reach her 15th straight Grand Slam quarter-final. Meanwhile, Osaka has made a strong impression by reaching the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time.
“Another aggressive player. Another very powerful match. I’m ready to fight and do whatever it takes to get through,” Sabalenka said about her upcoming match with Osaka. Sabalenka has a 3-1 record against Osaka.
Sabalenka has reached the semi-finals in her last three visits to Wimbledon but failed to go further.
The 28-year-old faced Osaka at the same stage in the French Open last month, winning in straight sets. However, she faced a surprising loss to Diana Shnaider in the quarter-finals after that win.
Ostapenko, a former Roland Garros champion, tried to fight back in the second set but never really threatened Sabalenka.
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