Naomi Osaka vows to return stronger after Tokyo exit
By The BriefBrief
Naomi Osaka said she would return stronger after losing 6-3, 7-5 to 18-year-old Slovak Mia Pohankova in Tokyo. Pohankova is ranked 144th in the world; Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam champion.
WHO:Naomi Osaka
WHAT:Osaka said she would return stronger after exiting the Tokyo tournament.
WHEN:Reported Oct 29, 2026 at 5:46 AM ET
WHERE:Tokyo, Japan
WHY:The loss to Mia Pohankova prompted Osaka's statement.
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