Laura Robson defeated Kimiko Date Krumm 6-4 6-4 in the Beijing round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kimiko Date Krumm came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 64. Laura Robson claimed a first win over Kimiko Date Krumm in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-07 | Osaka | R32 | hard | Kimiko Date Krumm | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2010-10-11 | Osaka | R32 | hard | Kimiko Date Krumm | 6-3 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.