Sara Sorribes Tormo vs Nao Hibino — Indian Wells Qualifying Round 1
Sorribes Tormo S.
Sara Sorribes Tormo defeated Nao Hibino 7-5 6-1 in the Indian Wells qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nao Hibino came in ranked #246, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Sara Sorribes Tormo had arrived on a 3-match winning run. Sara Sorribes Tormo claimed a first win over Nao Hibino in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Sara Sorribes Tormo came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–5 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-02-09 | Fed Cup WG2 R1: ESP vs JPN | RR | hard | Nao Hibino | 6-4 6-2 |
Serve vs return
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Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (45 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadSorribes Tormo S.: 10 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Hibino N.: 17 days rest. Higher means fresher. About