Hana Sromova defeated Saori Obata 7-5 6-3 in the US Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Saori Obata came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128, but Hana Sromova had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Hana Sromova claimed a first win over Saori Obata in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sromova H. took it in straight sets.
Sromova H. and Obata S. faced 2 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Sromova H. went 2–0 (100%) against them, Obata S. 0–2 (0%).
Only 2 common opponents — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Hard: Sromova H. leads 1–0 · Grass: Obata S. leads 1–0
Hana Sromova beat Saori Obata 7-5 6-3. Umpiry, "Hana Sromova vs Saori Obata — US Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-08-23/obata-vs-sromova-us-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 23 August 2005).