Sakiko Shimizu vs Etsuko Kitazaki — Hamanako 25K Qualifying Round of 16
Sakiko Shimizu defeated Etsuko Kitazaki 7-5 7-5 in the Hamanako 25K qualifying round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Etsuko Kitazaki came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sakiko Shimizu claimed a first win over Etsuko Kitazaki in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Sakiko Shimizu edged Etsuko Kitazaki in two tight sets (7–5 7–5).
How the match was decided
Auto-generatedShimizu S. took it in straight sets.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
3 meetings · Kitazaki E. leads 2–112
Carpet: level 1–1 · Hard: Kitazaki E. leads 1–0
- Shimizu S.October 2011Hamanako 25KThis matchCarpet7-5 7-5
- Kitazaki E.August 2009Niigata 10KCarpet6-3 7-6(2)
- Kitazaki E.August 2007Saitama 10KHard2-6 6-3 6-3
Draw
Closing odds
Player context
Before the matchShimizu S.Kitazaki E.1 423ELO1 4583–7Last 104–6
Cite this
Sakiko Shimizu beat Etsuko Kitazaki 7-5 7-5. Umpiry, "Sakiko Shimizu vs Etsuko Kitazaki — Hamanako 25K Qualifying Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2011-10-24/kitazaki-vs-shimizu-hamanako-25k-q16?utm_source=cite (as of 24 October 2011).