Naomi Osaka exited Wimbledon in the third round after losing to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. This loss marked Osaka's third consecutive early exit at Wimbledon, where her record has been dismal with only one advance past the third round since 2018. Pavlyuchenkova rallied from 4-all in the final set to secure victory, navigating through Osaka's unforced errors. This defeat left Osaka with a 0-6 record in three-set matches at both Wimbledon and the French Open, while Pavlyuchenkova advanced to the fourth round for the first time in nine years.
Osaka dropped to 0-6 in three-set matches at Wimbledon or the French Open, reflecting her struggles in these tournaments despite her success on hard courts.
Pavlyuchenkova, who turned 34 on Thursday, expressed that the crowd's support for Osaka gave her energy, showcasing her mental toughness in the match.
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