Naomi Osaka continued her strong run at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships with a straight sets victory in the second round. The No. 14 seed defeated qualifier Anastasia Gasanova 6-3, 6-2 on Court 3.
Osaka started solidly and broke Gasanova’s serve early in the first set to take control. She held her own service games efficiently and converted key break points to close out the set 6-3. In the second set, Osaka maintained her level with consistent baseline play and powerful serving. She finished the match with 8 aces, 30 winners, and just 12 unforced errors. Gasanova, playing in her first Wimbledon main draw after qualifying, showed fight but could not match Osaka’s pace or power on the grass.
This win followed Osaka’s first round comeback against Elsa Jacquemot. There, Osaka dropped the first three games of the second set but fought back to win 6-1, 7-5. She hit 18 winners in that match while limiting her opponent’s opportunities. The two victories give Osaka 18 wins for the 2026 season so far.
Osaka arrived at Wimbledon after a solid grass court stretch. She reached the final of the Bad Homburg Open last week before retiring in the second set with a foot issue. That experience appears to have helped her adjust quickly to the faster surfaces at the All England Club.
Her next opponent will be the winner of the second round match between Janice Tjen and Daria Kasatkina. Both players have shown form on grass this season, setting up a competitive third round clash. Osaka has reached the third round at Wimbledon four times in her career but has yet to advance further. This year’s grass results suggest she is moving in the right direction.
Osaka has spoken about mixing her on court style with personal touches, including a custom walk on look inspired by traditional Japanese elements. On the court, her focus remains on building points through strong serving and aggressive returns. The early rounds have shown steady improvement in movement and decision making under pressure.
With the third round approaching, Osaka will look to extend her stay at the tournament. Her combination of power and recent match wins positions her well against a range of opponents. The draw opens up possibilities, but each match will test her ability to sustain high level play on grass. Fans and analysts will watch closely to see how far the four-time Grand Slam champion can go in London this year.
The victory over Gasanova marked another step in what has been a productive start to the grass court portion of the season for the Japanese player.