Hayu Kinoshita defeated Himeno Sakatsume 6-3 6-2 in the W100 Gifu round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Himeno Sakatsume came in ranked #136, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Hayu Kinoshita claimed a first win over Himeno Sakatsume in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-19 | W100 Takasaki 1 | R32 | hard | Himeno Sakatsume | 6-4 7-5 |
| 2024-10-23 | W75 Playford 1 | R32 | hard | Himeno Sakatsume | 2-6 6-3 6-1 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (44 vs 43). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Kinoshita H.: 19 days rest · Sakatsume H.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 26 games (7d). 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
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About