Kurumi Nara defeated Maya Kato 6-2 6-1 in the Makinohara 25K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Maya Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kurumi Nara claimed a first win over Maya Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-25 | Gunma 25K | R16 | carpet | Maya Kato | 2-6 6-3 6-0 |
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