Karen Tsutsumi defeated Nagomi Higashitani 7-5 6-3 in the W15 Hinode 1 q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nagomi Higashitani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Karen Tsutsumi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Karen Tsutsumi claimed a first win over Nagomi Higashitani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-27 | W35 Makinohara 1 | Q16 | carpet | Nagomi Higashitani | 6-3 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (10 vs 66). 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. About