Hikaru Sato defeated Erika Sema 7-6 6-4 in the W100 Takasaki q16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Hikaru Sato came in ranked #466, defending last year's round of 16. Hikaru Sato claimed a first win over Erika Sema in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-05 | W75 Burnie 2 | Q16 | hard | Erika Sema | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |
| 2023-11-29 | W60 Gold Coast | R32 | hard | Erika Sema | 6-2 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (21 vs 33). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About