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Osaka Advances to Wimbledon 2026 Third Round with Straight‑Set Win

Naomi Osaka won 6-3 6-2 over Anastasia Gasanova in Wimbledon’s second round, securing a spot in the third round. The four‑time Grand Slam champion noted nerves and her daughter’s birthday during a brief interview.

Naomi Osaka secured a 6‑3, 6‑2 victory over Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova in the second round of Wimbledon 2026, advancing to the third round for the second consecutive year. fishroad-app.com

In a post‑match interview, Osaka admitted to nerves and joked about her daughter’s birthday, saying she didn’t want to make her travel on her special day. She also mentioned a brief frustration after a mis‑hit, but finished the match in straight sets.