Naomi Osaka to face Iga Swiatek at Italian Open

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Naomi Osaka reacted with surprise to her fourth-round matchup against Iga Swiatek at the 2026 Italian Open, calling the draw a bit cruel. The Japanese player, who advanced by defeating Diana Shnaider, will meet the Pole for the fourth time in their rivalry.

Osaka learned of the clash after her straight-sets win and immediately reflected on the challenge ahead. She has faced Aryna Sabalenka in her previous two tournaments and now prepares to take on one of the strongest clay-court players on tour. The match marks their first meeting since Swiatek prevailed in a three-set battle at the 2024 French Open.

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Aryna Sabalenka strikes a powerful forehand past Naomi Osaka during their intense Indian Wells quarterfinal-qualifying match.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat 16th seed Naomi Osaka 6-2, 6-4 in the round of 16 at the BNP Paribas Open, advancing to the quarterfinals in their second career meeting. The straight-sets win featured dominant play by Sabalenka and post-match discussions on grunting and recent agency switches.

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