Michelle Larcher De Brito defeated Misaki Doi 3-6 7-5 6-0 in the Indian Wells qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Misaki Doi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michelle Larcher De Brito claimed a first win over Misaki Doi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-16 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Misaki Doi | 6-7(6) 6-1 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 19). ATP, WTA & Challenger.