Osaka says she’ll return stronger after latest low, Tokyo exit to Pohankova
Summary
Naomi Osaka lost 6-3, 7-5 to 18-year-old Mia Pohankova in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, ending her season. Osaka said she feels good about her tennis and will keep working toward returning to Grand Slam-winning form.Key Facts
- Pohankova, a Slovak player ranked 144th, beat Osaka in straight sets.
- The match was Osaka’s first appearance at the Pan Pacific Open in four years.
- Osaka has not won a title this year or reached a Grand Slam final since returning to tennis after a 15-month break following the birth of her daughter in 2023.
- Osaka is ranked 18th in the world and has won four Grand Slam titles.
- Pohankova hit seven aces and said she grew up watching Osaka.
- Canada’s Leylah Fernandez reached the quarterfinals by beating fifth-seeded Elise Mertens 6-2, 7-6 (10/8).
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