Naomi Osaka Knocked Out of Tournament in Japan by 18-Year-Old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia
The 18-year-old wildcard won in 1 hour, 35 minutes and will face Alycia Parks after upsetting the former world No. 1 in straight sets.
- On Thursday in Tokyo, 18-year-old wildcard Mia Pohankova upset seventh-seeded Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 at the Pan Pacific Open. "I think this is like a dream," Pohankova said after the match.
- Pohankova, the 2025 Wimbledon junior singles champion, entered as a wildcard while Osaka arrived in the second round after defeating Jasmine Paolini. The teenager's pedigree positioned her as a credible threat despite the seeding disparity.
- The match lasted 1 hour, 35 minutes, with Osaka playing to deuce in three of Pohankova's service games but unable to convert. Pohankova clinched victory when Osaka's forehand went long on match point.
- Advancing to the quarterfinals, Pohankova will face Alycia Parks, who secured her spot by defeating Kimberly Birrell 6-3, 6-1 on Thursday. The upset reshapes the tournament bracket.
- Elsewhere at the Pan Pacific Open, Leylah Fernandez advanced while top-ranked Elena Rybakina faced Yulina Putintseva in a late match. Belinda Bencic withdrew earlier due to injury complications.
17 Articles
17 Articles
The young Slovakian surprised the favorite in two sets.
Winnipeg Free Press
Naomi Osaka knocked out of tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia
TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Osaka, seeded No. 7 and playing before home fans in Japan, was knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday by Mia Pohankova of Slovakia.
Slovak player Mia Pohankova, 18 years old, produced the surprise of Tokyo's Pan Pacific Open tournament on Thursday, where she beat Japanese Naomi Osaka, number 7 leader and former world leader, in the second round of the WTA 500 category competition.
Pan Pacific Open: Naomi Osaka stunned by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova and knocked out in front of home crowd in Tokyo
Japans Naomi Osaka stunned in front of home crowd as she is knocked out by Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova in Tokyo exit; You can watch the WTA Pan Pacific Open, WTA Guangzhou Open, ATP Swiss Indoors and ATP Vienna Open live on Sky Sports Tennis
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources lean Left, 45% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
