Naomi Osaka defeats Jasmine Paolini to reach second round in Tokyo
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 1:02 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Naomi Osaka advanced to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (4). This match took place on October 27, 2026, and lasted 1 hour and 37 minutes. The victory marks a significant turnaround for Osaka, who avenged a previous loss to Paolini at the Miami Open last year. Osaka showcased her strength with seven aces against Paolini's one, continuing to show improvement since her return from maternity leave. The top seed in the tournament, Elena Rybakina, received a first-round bye, while two other top players withdrew due to injuries.
- •Osaka is seeded No. 7 in the tournament.
- •Match duration was 1 hour and 37 minutes.
- •Seven aces hit by Osaka compared to one by Paolini.
- •Elena Rybakina, the No. 1 seed, received a bye in round one.
- •Two top players, Maja Chawlinska and Belinda Bencic, withdrew due to injuries.
- 1:53 PMESPN Tennis — Osaka advances in front of home fans in Tokyo
- 12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Naomi Osaka advances to 2nd round in front of home fans in Tokyo
"TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Osaka defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in front of her home fans at the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday, winning 6-3, 7-6 (4) to advance to the second round of the WTA 500-level event in Tokyo. The victory for Osaka — seeded No.
"In front of her home fans, Naomi Osaka defeated Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
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External links- ESPN TennisOct 27, 2026, 1:53 PMOsaka advances in front of home fans in Tokyo
In front of her home fans, Naomi Osaka defeated Jasmine Paolini on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 12:20 PMNaomi Osaka advances to 2nd round in front of home fans in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Osaka defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in front of her home fans at the Pan Pacific Open on Tuesday, winning 6-3, 7-6 (4) to advance to the second round of the WTA 500-level event in Tokyo. The victory for Osaka — seeded No.
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