# 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.
- Title: Rybakina Wins World No. 1; Osaka Upset · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: elena rybakina, naomi osaka, pan pacific open, wta rankings, mia pohankova, wimbledon, sports, Rybakina, Wins, World, Osaka, Upset
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/pan-pacific-open-2026-elena-rybakina-year-end-world-no-1-naomi-osaka-upset/article71641830.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-29T15:42:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elena rybakina, naomi osaka, pan pacific open, wta rankings, mia pohankova, wimbledon, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Elena Rybakina clinches year-end World No. 1 ranking with Tokyo victory, upending Naomi Osaka's hopes.