Aiko Nakamura defeated Tamaryn Hendler 6-3 6-2 in the Tsukuba 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tamaryn Hendler came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Aiko Nakamura claimed a first win over Tamaryn Hendler in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Nakamura A. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Nakamura A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Hendler T. leads 1–0
Aiko Nakamura beat Tamaryn Hendler 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Aiko Nakamura vs Tamaryn Hendler — Tsukuba 25K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2011-08-29/hendler-vs-nakamura-tsukuba-25k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 29 August 2011).