Nadia Johnston vs Yumiko Kitamura — Brisbane 25K Round of 32

Nadia Johnston defeated Yumiko Kitamura 4-1 0-4 4-2 3-5 4-2 in the Brisbane 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yumiko Kitamura came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nadia Johnston claimed a first win over Yumiko Kitamura in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Nadia Johnston came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 4–1 0–4 4–2 3–5 4–2.