Yoriko Yamagishi vs Arati Ponnappa — Bangkok 10K Round of 16
Bangkok 10K · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 25 August 1997 ·
hard
Yamagishi Y.6-4 7-6
Ponnappa A.
Yamagishi Y.
672
Ponnappa A.
460
Yoriko Yamagishi defeated Arati Ponnappa 6-4 7-6 in the Bangkok 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arati Ponnappa came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Yoriko Yamagishi claimed a first win over Arati Ponnappa in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Yoriko Yamagishi edged Arati Ponnappa in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-02-23 | Mumbai 10K | R32 | hard | Arati Ponnappa | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1996-07-08 | Felixstowe 10K | R16 | clay | Arati Ponnappa | 6-3 7-5 |