Over the last meetings Kobori M / Shimizu A holds wins - 2, losses - 3. Chan H / Kato M on the other hand holds the following results from the latest games: wins - 2, losses - 3. Based on the games played we come to a conclusion that rivals are in similar shape.
Kobori M / Shimizu A: Kichenok L / Ninomiya M – (Win 2:0), Prozorova T / Sasnovich A – (Loss 2:1), Huang Y / Plipuech P – (Win 1:2), Chong E / Hozumi E – (Loss 1:2), Kubka M / Rosolska A – (Loss 1:2).
Chan H / Kato M: Hozumi E / Klepac A – (Win 0:2), Mihalikova T / Nicholls O – (Loss 2:1), Mihalikova T / Nicholls O – (Loss 0:2), Havlickova L / Samson L – (Loss 1:2), Falkowska W / Smith A – (Win 1:2).Both contenders have moved to the quarterfinal while beating worthy opponents on their way there. In tournaments as Japan, Osaka, Hard, Doubles each event is meaningful which is why a great matchup awaits us.