Former World No.1 Osaka Exits Wimbledon Third Round

Naomi Osaka expressed deep frustration and disappointment following her third-round exit at Wimbledon, losing 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. The four-time Grand Slam champion said she had "nothing positive to say" about herself and described herself as a "negative human being" on the day, reflecting her emotional struggle with the loss. Since returning to the tour after maternity leave in 2024, Osaka has shown flashes of her former dominance but continues to face challenges in regaining consistent form. Despite the setback, she remains determined to compete and improve, acknowledging her competitive nature and desire to make a deep run at major tournaments again. Osaka also revealed the physical and emotional toll of the match, mentioning she "low-key busted a vein" in her hand and is still working on mental resilience. Her focus now turns to the upcoming hard court season, where she has historically performed well.