Makiho Kozawa vs Emi Mutaguchi — Pattaya 10K Round of 32

Makiho Kozawa defeated Emi Mutaguchi 6-3 6-4 in the Pattaya 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Emi Mutaguchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Makiho Kozawa had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Makiho Kozawa claimed a first win over Emi Mutaguchi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.

Key context

• Match story: Makiho Kozawa closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.