Honoka Kobayashi defeated Ayano Shimizu 6-0 6-2 in the W100 Takasaki 1 round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ayano Shimizu came in ranked #412, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Honoka Kobayashi claimed a first win over Ayano Shimizu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-26 | W50 Nanao 1 | R16 | carpet | Ayano Shimizu | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2022-11-09 | W25 Yokohama | R16 | hard | Ayano Shimizu | 6-1 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (116 vs 154). 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