Magda Linette defeated Kurumi Nara 6-2 6-2 in the New Haven qualifying final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kurumi Nara came in leading the head-to-head 2–1. Magda Linette narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-07 | Tianjin | R16 | hard | Magda Linette | 4-0 RET |
| 2015-06-29 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Kurumi Nara | 3-6 6-3 4-3 RET |
| 2015-03-02 | Kuala Lumpur | R16 | hard | Kurumi Nara | 7-5 5-7 7-6(6) |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.