Japan’s Naomi Osaka defeated Russia’s Daria Kasatkina in straight sets in the first round at Wimbledon on July 3, 2026. Osaka finished the match in less than sixty minutes. Her serves set the tone, and Kasatkina’s shots often fell short. Between sets, Osaka sent a short message to her daughter. She stepped on court in a pink dress covered with cherry-blossom patterns, still white enough for Wimbledon’s strict dress code. After the win, reporters asked why she chose that shade.