Pliskova pummels tearful Osaka to win Tokyo crown

Former world number one Karolina Pliskova stunned Japanese tennis sensation Naomi Osaka in straights sets to capture the Pan Pacific Open on Sunday.

The fourth seed took just 63 minutes to complete a clinical 6-4, 6-4 victory over the newly crowned US Open champion in Tokyo, bringing Osaka's 10-match winning streak to a shuddering halt.

"I'm just happy it didn't go to three sets," said the Czech, who had been taken the distance in her previous three matches.

"My serve is my biggest weapon and it was key today," added Pliskova after scooping an 11th career title.

"Naomi was maybe a little bit tired, you could see that. But the future is bright for her and congrats to her for an incredible few weeks."
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As the strain began to show, a dejected Osaka called for coach Sascha Bajin and groaned: "I feel so stressed out!"
"I just wanted to be patient and wait for my chances."
"I'm just happy that I also have a title as a married woman."