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Rybakina Wins World No. 1; Osaka Upset
Elena Rybakina secures year-end World No. 1 ranking after Tokyo win, while Naomi Osaka loses to young wildcard.
In brief
Elena Rybakina secures year-end World No. 1 ranking after Tokyo win, while Naomi Osaka loses to young wildcard. Elena Rybakina clinches year-end World No. 1 ranking with Tokyo victory, upending Naomi Osaka's hopes. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Rybakina reaches quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Pan Pacific Open.
Osaka suffers early exit
Naomi Osaka lost to 18-year-old Mia Pohankova 6-3, 7-5 in the first round.
Rybakina secures year-end ranking
Rybakina clinches year-end World No. 1 ranking after Tokyo win, needing only French Open title for career Grand Slam.
The bottom line
Elena Rybakina clinches year-end World No. 1 ranking with Tokyo victory, upending Naomi Osaka's hopes.
