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Osaka slips to 18th in women's tennis world rankings
The women's tennis world rankings dated 12 October were announced.
Naomi Osaka moved down one place, from 17th to 18th.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan remained in first place.
Aryna Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, stayed second.
Russia-born Mira Andreeva rose two places to third.
The update puts Andreeva in the top three while the top two positions remain unchanged.
Naomi Osaka fell from 17th to 18th in the women's tennis world rankings published on October 12.
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan remained at No. 1.
Aryna Sabalenka, who is from Belarus, stayed at No. 2.
Mirra Andreeva, who is from Russia, rose two places to No. 3.
- Who
- Naomi Osaka and other players in the women's tennis rankings.
- What
- Osaka dropped from 17th to 18th; Mirra Andreeva rose two places to third.
- When
- The rankings were published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Naomi Osaka
- 18th, down from 17th
- Ranking date
- October 12,
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