Ari Matsumoto defeated Mei Yamaguchi 6-7 6-3 10-2 in the W60 Kyoto q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mei Yamaguchi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ari Matsumoto claimed a first win over Mei Yamaguchi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-03 | W25 Yokohama | Q16 | hard | Mei Yamaguchi | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2020-02-19 | W60 Kyoto | R32 | hard | Mei Yamaguchi | 7-5 6-2 |
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Yamaguchi M.: 2 days rest · 1 match, 23 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About