Akiko Gunji vs Shelley Stephens — Kugayama 1 10K Round of 32

Akiko Gunji defeated Shelley Stephens 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the Kugayama 1 10K round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Akiko Gunji came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Akiko Gunji extended the head-to-head to 2–0.

Key context

• Match story: Akiko Gunji dropped the opening set before beating Shelley Stephens 3–6 6–4 6–2.