Kurumi Nara advanced when Jana Cepelova retired 6-4 3-0 in the Australian Open qualifying round 1. Kurumi Nara claimed a first win over Jana Cepelova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-09-12 | Japan Open Tokyo | QF | hard | Jana Cepelova | 3-6 6-4 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.