{
  "id": 17063430,
  "title": "Osaka knocked out in Tokyo by teenager Pohankova in second round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/osaka-knocked-out-in-tokyo-by-teenager-pohankova-in-second-round",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-29T12:46:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446517/osaka-knocked-out-in-tokyo-by-teenager-pohankova-in-second-round"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former world number one Naomi Osaka was eliminated in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday, losing to Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova 6-3, 7-5. The wildcard Pohankova, who turned 18 this month, advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating the Japanese champion and seventh seed in front of Osaka’s home crowd. Pohankova expressed pride in her performance, calling it the first time she faced such a tough opponent and feeling \"really, really good.\" Osaka, 29, had started her season with a straight-sets win over Jasmine Paolini but could not capitalize on that result. The defeat marked a challenging season for the four-time Grand Slam champion, who has faced consistency issues and even contemplated retirement. Pohankova will now face American Alycia Parks in the last eight.",
  "summary": "TOKYO: Former world number one Naomi Osaka suffered a 6-3 7-5 defeat by Slovakian teenager Mia Pohankova in the Pan Pacific Open second round on Thursday. Wildcard Pohankova, who turned this month, advanced to the quarter-finals after upsetting the Japanese former champion and seventh seed in front of Osaka’s home fans. “I am really proud of myself,” Pohankova said. “It is the first time I have…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}