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Belinda Bencic said she surprised even herself by winning a second title of the season at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Sunday, a year after returning to tennis from having a baby. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/10/26/tennis/belinda-bencic-pan-pacific-open/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #tennis #belindabencic #panpacificopen

Belinda Bencic surprises herself as Pan Pacific Open win in Tokyo brings 10th title

The Swiss Bencic beat the Czech Republic's Linda Noskova 6-2, 6-3 in the final, following up her success at the Abu Dhabi Open in February.

The Japan Times

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Katie Boulter suffers straight-sets defeat in Pan Pacific Open first round

British tennis player Katie Boulter, currently ranked number three in Britain, experienced another disappointing result after losing in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. At 29 years old, Boulter was defeated decisively in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1, by 23-year-old German player Eva Lys,... [More info]

The Japan Times Oct 27, 2024

“Queen Wen” finally earned her crown at the Pan Pacific Open as Chinese star Zheng Qinwen outlasted Sofia Kenin in a tight two-set final in Tokyo on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/27/tennis/zheng-wins-pan-pacific-final/ #tennis #zhengqinwen #sofiakenin #panpacificopen #wtatour

The Japan Times Oct 26, 2024

Zheng Qinwen defeated Diana Shnaider 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in their semifinal at the Pan Pacific Open to set up a showdown against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the final. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/26/tennis/qinwen-zheng-pan-pacific-final/ #tennis #panpacificopen #qinwenzheng #sofiakenin #katieboulter #dianashnaider

The Japan Times Oct 25, 2024

Sofia Kenin was already in the semifinals in the doubles competition at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, but after an impressive win over No. 3 seed Daria Kasatkina, she'll be pulling double duty. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/25/tennis/sofia-kenin-pan-pacific/ #tennis #sofiakenin #panpacificopen #sayakaishii

The Japan Times Oct 24, 2024

Sayaka Ishii’s run of underdog victories at this week's Pan Pacific Open is similar to that of the DeNA BayStars, a club with which she shares a special connection. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/24/tennis/sayaka-ishii-pan-pacific-open/ #tennis #sayakaishii #takuroishii #panpacificopen #yokohamabaystars #japanseries

The Japan Times Oct 23, 2024

Former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez got off to a blazing start against Varvara Gracheva and held on as the match tightened down the stretch, while Japanese teenager Sayaka Ishii also advanced. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/23/tennis/leylah-fernandez-pan-pacific/ #tennis #panpacificopen #leylahfernandez #sayakaishii #varvaragracheva

The Japan Times Oct 18, 2024

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka pulled out of next week's Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo on Friday because of a back injury. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/10/18/tennis/osaka-withdraw-ppo-injury/ #tennis #naomiosaka #panpacificopen

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