Kyoka Okamura defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-4 2-6 7-5 in the Ilkley 125 qualifying round 2 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Himeno Sakatsume came in ranked #136, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Kyoka Okamura claimed a first win over Himeno Sakatsume in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-23 | W35 Taipei 1 | F | hard | Himeno Sakatsume | 6-4 6-0 |
| 2023-07-27 | W60 Dallas | R16 | hard | Himeno Sakatsume | 7-6(7) 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (101 vs 158). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Sakatsume H.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About