Misaki Doi defeated Aleksandra Krunic 6-2 6-0 in the Cincinnati qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Aleksandra Krunic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Misaki Doi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Misaki Doi claimed a first win over Aleksandra Krunic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Doi M. took it in straight sets.
Doi M. and Krunic A. faced 5 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Doi M. went 3–3 (50%) against them, Krunic A. 3–3 (50%). Results against comparable opponents are close (1 : 0 better-results split).
Hard: Doi M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Krunic A. leads 1–0