A spot in the next round is at stake on Sunday, when Aryna Sabalenka goes up against Naomi Osaka in the Wimbledon round of 16. Naomi Osaka has won 9 in a row and 9 of the last 10 overall. Aryna Sabalenka is rolling — 5 straight wins, 8 of 10 in recent play.
The ledger favors Aryna Sabalenka, 4-1 across their 5 meetings with Naomi Osaka.
Hold strength tells the story — 71.1% versus 67.2% on first-serve points in Osaka's favor. The edge belongs to Osaka — real, but not the kind you take for granted at this level.