Yuka Yoshida defeated Seda Noorlander 6-4 7-6 in the Tokyo round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Seda Noorlander came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32, but Yuka Yoshida had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Yuka Yoshida claimed a first win over Seda Noorlander in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-02-07 | Midland MI 75K | R32 | hard | Seda Noorlander | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2002-07-15 | Oyster Bay 50K | R16 | hard | Seda Noorlander | 6-3 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (1 vs 2). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. Small sample — read as indicative. About