Naomi Osaka faces early Wimbledon exit against Emma Navarro

Naomi Osaka's return to Wimbledon was met with an unexpected early exit as she faced a tough defeat in the second round against American Emma Navarro. The match, lasting just under an hour, saw Navarro clinch a decisive 6-4 6-1 victory over the seasoned Grand Slam champion.

After making a comeback to the tour earlier this year following a break for maternity leave, Osaka had set her sights on improving her performance on clay and grass courts. Despite a strong showing at the French Open, where she challenged the top-ranked Iga Swiatek, Osaka struggled to find her rhythm at Wimbledon, falling short of her own expectations.

Osaka openly expressed her disappointment with her performance, attributing it to a lack of confidence and lingering doubts that affected her gameplay. In contrast, Navarro, ranked 19th, capitalized on Osaka's errors and maintained a relentless pressure that ultimately secured her victory.

Reflecting on her defeat, Osaka acknowledged her progress on clay courts and hinted at newfound appreciation for the surface. Meanwhile, Navarro celebrated her successful run at Wimbledon, expressing joy at her first appearance on Centre Court and her overall enjoyment of playing on grass.

As Osaka prepares to mark her daughter's first birthday, she plans to take valuable lessons from her Wimbledon experience, while Navarro looks ahead to further success on the grass courts.