Naomi Osaka vs Mia Pohankova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Pan Pacific Open | Round of 16

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Naomi Osaka faces Mia Pohankova in the round of 16 at the 2026 Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan.

Ranking points: WTA 500

Start date/time: 29 October 2026 at 2:00 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Naomi Osaka vs Mia Pohankova prediction

Naomi Osaka was simply too powerful as she saw Jasmine Paolini in a big-name opening round clash in Tokyo.

The Japanese star delighted the home fans with a 6-3 7-6 victory over the Italian to set up a clash with teenager, Mia Pohankova.

The Slovakian world number 144 scored a 6-1 6-4 win over Terez Valentova to earn a shot at the four-time major winner in a ‘David versus Goliath’ type encounter.

Pohankova, 18, has definitely been showing signs of kicking-on in recent weeks but this isa big-ask with Naomi settled into her groove early following that triumph over Paolini.

You could take a punt on Mia to make it interesting, but the key indicators points to Osaka prevailing in two and under 19.5 games.

Naomi Osaka vs Mia Pohankova tip: Naomi Osaka to win 2-0