Saena KAWAKAMI beats TUNG Ciou-Tong to move on to the Quarter Finals in the women's singles this MAXX North Harbour International 2024
Saena KAWAKAMI dropped the opener but found another gear at the MAXX North Harbour International 2024, overturning TUNG Ciou-Tong 17-21 21-18 21-11 in the Women's Singles Round of 16.
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21-18 — game 2 was the tightest of the match, settled by just 3 points.
Head-to-Head
TUNG Ciou-Tong usually comes out on top in this matchup — the ledger has the series at 2-0 across 2 recorded meetings.
| Date | Event | Score | Winner |
| 2025-10-04 | Maxx North Harbour International 2025 | 21-19 21-16 | TUNG Ciou-Tong |
| 2024-10-19 | Roketto Sydney International 2024 | 21-15 21-12 | TUNG Ciou-Tong |
Coming in, Saena KAWAKAMI had gone L-L-W-W-L in recent recorded matches, while TUNG Ciou-Tong stood at L-W-L-L-W.
What's Next
Saena KAWAKAMI advances to the quarter-finals of the MAXX North Harbour International 2024, while TUNG Ciou-Tong's run ends here.
Pre-Match AI Scout Analysis
Prior to the encounter, the AI Scout model favored TUNG Ciou-Tong with a 62% confidence projection on a blend of ranking, seeding, head-to-head and our own rating. Defying the analytical model's 62% projection, Saena KAWAKAMI produced a decisive tactical shift to secure the upset.
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