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Naomi Osaka exits Pan Pacific Open after defeat to Mia Pohankova

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Former world number one Naomi Osaka crashed out of the Pan Pacific Open after losing to teenager Mia Pohankova.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was eliminated from the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo following a straight-sets defeat to eighteen-year-old Slovak wild card Mia Pohankova. After securing an early advantage, the former world number one struggled to maintain control as her lower-ranked opponent fought back to win 6-3, 7-5. Despite the early exit, Osaka expressed optimism about coming back stronger from the setback.

The match scoreMia Pohankova defeated Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 in the tournament encounter.
Player rankingsMia Pohankova entered the match ranked 144th in the world.

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CNAOsaka knocked out in Tokyo by teenager Pohankova in second round1h ago · open ↗

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Why it matters

The Pan Pacific Open serves as a major stop on the professional tennis calendar, drawing top international talent to Tokyo. Early-round upsets in such tournaments can significantly shift ranking momentum and tournament trajectories for returning champions.

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144world ranking

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