Erika Takao vs Mari Tanaka — Yamaguchi 10K Semi-final
Erika Takao defeated Mari Tanaka 6-4 7-6 in the Yamaguchi 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mari Tanaka came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Erika Takao claimed a first win over Mari Tanaka in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Erika Takao edged Mari Tanaka in two tight sets (6–4 7–6).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedTakao E. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
2 meetings · level 1–111
Clay: Takao E. leads 1–0 · Grass: Tanaka M. leads 1–0
- Takao E.April 2005Yamaguchi 10KThis matchClay6-4 7-6(5)
- Tanaka M.May 2003Gunma 10KGrass6-4 6-2
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchTakao E.Tanaka M.1 566ELO1 5641 519Clay ELO1 5106–4Last 104–617Age18RightPlaysRight
Cite this
Erika Takao beat Mari Tanaka 6-4 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Erika Takao vs Mari Tanaka — Yamaguchi 10K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-04-18/takao-vs-tanaka-yamaguchi-10k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 18 April 2005).