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WTA roundup: Teen topples Naomi Osaka in Tokyo

Sofia Cheung
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Sofia Cheung is a dedicated community reporter with a focus on social issues affecting the Fargo area. A graduate of North Dakota State University, she has spent the last four years reporting for local networks, ensuring that underrepresented voices are heard.

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Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 3:31 PM · 1 min read
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WTA roundup: Teen topples Naomi Osaka in Tokyo — Velva Community news

By Field Level Media Oct 29 (Field Level Media) Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova knocked out former champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets Thursday ​to advance to the quarterfinals of the ‌Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. The 18-year-old upstart defeated the seventh-seeded Japanese star 6-3, 7-5 in 95 minutes for the biggest win of her career. Ranked No. 659 at ‌this ​time last year, Pohankova kept ⁠her cool and saved ⁠two break points in the second set before breaking Osaka to end the match. Pohankova will face Alycia Parks, a 6-3, 6-1 winner over ​Australia s Kimberly Birrell. World No. 1 and top seed Elena Rybakina moved into the quarterfinals with ⁠a 6-2, 6-3 win over ⁠Kazakhstan compatriot Yulia Putintseva. She will ​meet Canada s Leylah Fernandez, who posted a 6-2, 7-6 (8) ​win over No. 5 Elise Mertens of ‌Belgium. Guangzhou Open No. 4 Lilli Tagger of Austria was the only seeded player to survive the day in China, moving into the quarterfinals of the WTA ⁠250 event with a 6-2, 6

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