Yumiko Kitamura vs Ayami Takase — Kugayama 2 10K Round of 16

Yumiko Kitamura defeated Ayami Takase 6-3 6-4 in the Kugayama 2 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ayami Takase came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Yumiko Kitamura had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Yumiko Kitamura claimed a first win over Ayami Takase in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Yumiko Kitamura closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.