Keiko Taguchi vs Shizu Katsumi — Kugayama 1 10K Round of 32

Keiko Taguchi defeated Shizu Katsumi 6-7 7-5 6-2 in the Kugayama 1 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shizu Katsumi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Keiko Taguchi had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Keiko Taguchi claimed a first win over Shizu Katsumi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.

Key context

• Match story: Keiko Taguchi dropped the opening set before beating Shizu Katsumi 6–7 7–5 6–2.