Satoko Kurioka vs Chie Nagano — Kugayama 3 10K Round of 32

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

Key context

• Match story: Satoko Kurioka dropped just 5 games past Chie Nagano.