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The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle at Wimbledon

Osaka’s inspired win leaves Sabalenka wanting ‘to get drunk and forget’ Wimbledon

Naomi Osaka holds her racket above her head and smiles
Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates winning match point against Aryna Sabalenka on Centre Court. Photograph: Daniel Kopatsch/Getty Images

Naomi Osaka arrived on Centre Court wearing the outfit that has been the talk of Wimbledon: part Japanese ceremonial dress, part homage to Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill. She was dressed to thrill. But ultimately it was her tennis that spoke loudest of all.

On the other side of the net was Aryna Sabalenka, the world No 1 and the biggest slugger in the women’s game.

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