Osaka Loses 6-3, 7-5 to 18-Year-Old Pohankova in Pan Pacific Open Second Round

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The Facts

  • Naomi Osaka lost 6-3, 7-5 to 18-year-old Slovak Mia Pohankova, ranked 144th, in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Thursday. Al Jazeera only
  • Osaka, 29, is ranked 18th in the world and has not won a title this year. Al Jazeera only
  • Osaka has not reached a Grand Slam final since returning to tennis after a 15-month break following the birth of her daughter Shai in 2023. Al Jazeera only
  • Pohankova, a former junior Wimbledon champion, broke Osaka three times in the first set and hit seven aces. Al Jazeera only
  • It was Osaka's first appearance at the Pan Pacific Open in four years; the loss ended her season. Al Jazeera only
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  • Osaka said she would keep trying to challenge for Grand Slam titles and that she feels her tennis is 'pretty good'. Al Jazeera only
  • Canada's Leylah Fernandez beat fifth seed Elise Mertens of Belgium 6-2, 7-6 (10/8) to reach the quarterfinals. Al Jazeera only

Context

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's season ended with a straight-sets second-round loss at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. She faced Mia Pohankova, an 18-year-old ranked 144th.

Osaka said she was at peace with her game and would keep pursuing a deep run at Grand Slams. She also wore a red kimono-style outfit on court, contrasting with her earlier match attire.

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