Remi Tezuka defeated Maya Kato 7-6 6-2 in the Sutama 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maya Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Remi Tezuka claimed a first win over Maya Kato in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Tezuka R. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Tezuka R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Kato M. leads 1–0
Remi Tezuka beat Maya Kato 7-6(1) 6-2. Umpiry, "Remi Tezuka vs Maya Kato — Sutama 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2008-06-16/kato-vs-tezuka-sutama-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 June 2008).