Naomi Osaka Ends Season with Loss at Tokyo Open
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No 1, concluded her 2026 season with a second-round defeat at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. She lost to Slovakian 18-year-old Mia Pohankova, ranked 144 in the world, with a score of 6-3, 7-5.
This loss marks a challenging year for Osaka, who has not secured a title and has not reached a Grand Slam final since returning to tennis after a 15-month hiatus following the birth of her daughter, Shai, in 2023. Currently ranked 18 in the world, the 29-year-old expressed that she is "at peace" with her performance and feels good about her game, despite the lack of success in major tournaments.
Osaka had previously won her opening match against Jasmine Paolini but could not maintain her momentum. Pohankova will face American Alycia Parks in the quarter-finals.
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