Naomi Osaka Loses Wimbledon Third Round to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

Naomi Osaka was defeated by Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the third round of Wimbledon 2025, continuing her streak of not advancing beyond this stage at the tournament. Despite taking the first set and showing moments of her former top form, Osaka's performance waned as Pavlyuchenkova mounted a comeback to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has struggled on grass courts and has not won a major since the 2021 Australian Open, with this loss marking her 12th consecutive Grand Slam where she failed to progress past the third round. Pavlyuchenkova, ranked 53rd, praised her mental toughness and capitalized on key errors from Osaka in the deciding set to secure her first fourth-round Wimbledon appearance since 2016. Both players acknowledged Osaka's early dominance and the shift in momentum, with Pavlyuchenkova expressing satisfaction over her resilience and performance on a surface she normally finds challenging. This match highlighted Osaka's ongoing challenges with consistency and confidence following her maternity break and personal struggles.