Shinobu Asagoe defeated Kristina Brandi 5-7 6-4 6-4 in the Hobart semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kristina Brandi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Shinobu Asagoe claimed a first win over Kristina Brandi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-05 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Kristina Brandi | 6-3 6-4 |
| 2000-10-14 | Shanghai | R16 | hard | Kristina Brandi | 6-1 3-6 7-5 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (31 vs 26). ATP, WTA & Challenger.