Shiho Akita defeated Erika Takao 1-6 7-6 6-2 in the Tokyo 10K round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Erika Takao came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Shiho Akita claimed a first win over Erika Takao in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-05-07 | Fukuoka 50K | R32 | grass | Erika Takao | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2010-09-27 | Hamanako 25K | R32 | carpet | Erika Takao | 4-6 6-4 6-2 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.