LONDON (AP) — In a matchup of two of the hardest hitters on tour, Naomi Osaka outslugged top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 7-6 (2) to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals for the first time on Sunday.Sabalenka had beaten Osaka in all three of their previous matches with Osaka this year — including at the same stage of the French Open last month.

Sabalenka will bid for a fourth win in as many months against Osaka.

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Osaka claimed a 6-2 7-6 (2) win to reach the quarter-finals at the All England Club.