# Teenage Mia Pohankova Stuns Osaka

> Slovak teen Mia Pohankova beats Naomi Osaka in Pan Pacific Open.
- Title: Teenage Mia Pohankova Stuns Osaka · UBITENNIS | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mia pohankova, naomi osaka, pan pacific open, wta, wildcard, tennis, UBITENNIS
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/like-a-dream-teenage-wildcard-mia-pohankova-stuns-osaka-at-pan-pacific-open
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-29T09:01:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mia pohankova, naomi osaka, pan pacific open, wta, wildcard, tennis, sports
## 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.
## Key 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.