Despina Papamichail is about to begin her campaign in the draw in Tokyo. Last season in Tokyo, Despina lost in the 2nd round to Garbine Muguruza 6-4 6-2. In the previous edition of this tournament, she ousted Erika Sema 6-4 4-6 6-4, Himeno Sakatsume 6-2 6-4 and Xiaodi You 6-4 6-2.
Draw prediction with head to head records
This is Despina Papamichail’s projected draw withherplausible opposition in Toray Pan Pacific Open. Papamichail has a unfavourable record (0-2) with the projected opponents.
R1 – Natsumi Kawaguchi’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27-18 | 20-14 | 0-0 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 6-1 |
| 2022 | 27-16 | 15-9 | 4-3 | 0-1 | 4-1 | 4-2 |
| 2021 | 6-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 22-10 | 13-5 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 3-1 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Natsumi Kawaguchi has a 24-12 win-loss record in 2023, 18-9 on hard. In the previous 6 years, Kawaguchi has a 52-28 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Natsumi won 4 of her last 10 matches.
The Japanese’s best achievement of the current season was reaching the final W15 Hinode, W15 Osaka and the W60 Fukuoka.
Last year in Toray Pan Pacific Open Kawaguchi didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Despina Papamichail vs. Natsumi Kawaguchi
There is no head to head record between Despina Papamichail and Natsumi Kawaguchi since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
R2 – Daria Kasatkina’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Daria Kasatkina
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39-25 | 19-15 | 12-6 | 2-1 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 41-22 | 24-14 | 12-5 | 1-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-19 | 19-10 | 5-5 | 7-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 18-14 | 7-8 | 5-3 | 6-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 13-21 | 8-13 | 4-4 | 1-2 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 42-24 | 15-13 | 12-7 | 8-1 | 7-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 32-21 | 17-14 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 36-23 | 21-13 | 8-5 | 5-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 |
Daria Kasatkina has a 32-21 win-loss record in 2023, 14-12 on hard. In the last 11 years, the Russian has a 143-103 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 6 of her last 10 matches.
Darya’s best result of the current season was getting to the final Adelaide and Eastbourne.
Last year in Toray Pan Pacific Open Kasatkina didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Despina Papamichail vs. Daria Kasatkina
This would be the 2nd time that Despina Papamichail and Daria Kasatkina play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kasatkina (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Nevertheless, Despina Papamichail may face Marta Kostyuk. Their H2H is 1-0 for Marta Kostyuk.
1/4 – Jessica Pegula’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 59-18 | 45-12 | 8-4 | 0-0 | 6-2 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 42-21 | 28-15 | 11-4 | 1-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 39-19 | 29-12 | 6-4 | 0-0 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 17-9 | 16-7 | 0-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 25-19 | 14-10 | 4-5 | 4-1 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 50-22 | 21-9 | 22-10 | 7-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 12-9 | 12-6 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 21-24 | 10-10 | 8-10 | 0-1 | 1-2 | 2-1 |
Jessica Pegula has a 46-15 win-loss record in 2023, 32-9 on hard. In the previous 15 years, Jessica has a 209-114 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The American won 8 of her last 10 matches.
Her best result of the current year was winning the competition in Australia where she defeated Martina Trevisan in the final 6-4 6-2, and in Montreal where she beat Liudmila Samsonova in the final 6-1 6-0.
Last year in Toray Pan Pacific Open Jessica didn’t compete in this tournament.
H2H Despina Papamichail vs. Jessica Pegula
There is no head to head record between Despina Papamichail and Jessica Pegula since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Anyhow, Despina Papamichail may come up against Cristina Bucsa. Their H2H is 0-0.
1/2 – Maria Sakkari’s rankings and performance.
Head to head 1-0 for Maria Sakkari
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38-25 | 26-17 | 5-4 | 3-1 | 4-3 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 40-23 | 21-12 | 8-5 | 4-2 | 7-4 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 38-20 | 23-13 | 9-4 | 5-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 20-11 | 12-7 | 2-2 | 6-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 33-23 | 11-11 | 15-5 | 2-3 | 5-4 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 24-26 | 17-17 | 7-4 | 0-2 | 0-3 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 26-23 | 15-10 | 5-10 | 0-0 | 6-3 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 46-33 | 19-19 | 23-12 | 0-0 | 4-1 | 0-1 |
Maria Sakkari has a 34-19 record in 2023, 22-11 on hard. As for the previous 12 years, Sakkari has a 208-138 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). The Greek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 5 matches winning streak.
Her most significant achievement of this current season was winning the title in Guadalajara where she defeated Caroline Dolehide in the final 7-5 6-3.
Last year in Toray Pan Pacific Open the Greek didn’t take part in the competition.
H2H Despina Papamichail vs. Maria Sakkari
This would be the 2nd time that Despina Papamichail and Maria Sakkari clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Sakkari (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard in major tournaments.
Yet, Despina Papamichail may face Caroline Garcia. Their head to head is 0-0.
Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.
Head to head record 0-0
| Year | Total | Hard | Clay | I.hard | Grass | Carpet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 68-11 | 42-8 | 19-2 | 0-0 | 7-1 | 0-0 |
| 2022 | 67-9 | 42-6 | 18-1 | 5-1 | 2-1 | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 36-15 | 18-10 | 12-2 | 2-1 | 4-2 | 0-0 |
| 2020 | 16-5 | 6-4 | 7-1 | 3-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 34-17 | 17-8 | 10-3 | 4-3 | 3-3 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 43-6 | 8-1 | 34-5 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 11-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| 2016 | 10-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 10-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Iga Swiatek has a 56-10 record in 2023, 30-7 on hard. In the course of the previous 8 years, Iga has a 121-36 record on hard (Click here to see full career record). Iga won 7 of her last 10 matches.
Her most significant result of the current year was winning the competition in Doha where she defeated Jessica Pegula in the final 6-3 6-0, in Stuttgart where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-3 6-4, at the French Open where she beat Karolina Muchova in the final 6-2 5-7 6-4, and in Warsaw where she defeated Laura Siegemund in the final 6-0 6-1.
Last year in Toray Pan Pacific Open Swiatek didn’t compete in this event.
H2H Despina Papamichail vs. Iga Swiatek
There is no head to head record between Despina Papamichail and Iga Swiatek since this would be the first time that they will play each other in the main tour.
Nonetheless, Despina Papamichail could compete against Veronika Kudermetova. Their head to head is 1-0 for Veronika Kudermetova.
