Erika Takao vs Ai Yamamoto — Noto 25K Round of 16
Noto 25K · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 7 September 2009 ·
carpet
JPNAi Yamamoto
Last 10 · pre-match
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Takao E.6-2 5-7 6-1
Yamamoto A.
Takao E.
6562
Yamamoto A.
2711
Erika Takao defeated Ai Yamamoto 6-2 5-7 6-1 in the Noto 25K round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Ai Yamamoto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Erika Takao claimed a first win over Ai Yamamoto in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Erika Takao came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–2 5–7 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Obihiro-Tokachi 25K | R32 | carpet | Ai Yamamoto | 6-2 7-5 |