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Teenage Mia Pohankova Stuns Osaka
Slovak teen Mia Pohankova beats Naomi Osaka in Pan Pacific Open.
In brief
Slovak teen Mia Pohankova beats Naomi Osaka in Pan Pacific Open. 18-year-old Mia Pohankova, ranked 144th, defeated Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 in her first main draw match against a top 20 player at the Pan Pacific Open. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Mia Pohankova's Victory
Slovak teen Mia Pohankova knocked out Naomi Osaka in her fourth main draw appearance at the Pan Pacific Open.
“It’s really, really nice and I’m really proud of myself”
First Match Against Top 20
Pohankova defeated the four-time Grand Slam champion 6-3, 7-5 in her first meeting against a player ranked in the world’s top 20.
Ranking and Background
Pohankova, ranked 144th globally, converted four out of five break point chances and won 74% of her first service points.
Next Match
Pohankova will face qualifier Alycia Parks in the quarter-finals after Parks defeated Kimberly Birrell 6-3, 6-1.
The takeaway
18-year-old Mia Pohankova, ranked 144th, defeated Naomi Osaka 6-3, 7-5 in her first main draw match against a top 20 player at the Pan Pacific Open.
