Kokoa Nakao vs Nana Kawagishi
Updated
Nana Kawagishi beat Kokoa Nakao 6-4, 6-2, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Nana Kawagishi leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Nakao is 2-8 in their last 10, Kawagishi 6-4.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Nana Kawagishi a 80% favorite. At +650 the sportsbook implies 13% for Kokoa Nakao, 7 points below the model's 20%.
Model minus book: +7 pts
Model minus book: -16 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Kokoa Nakao at +650 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Kokoa Nakao | Nana Kawagishi | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 5717 | 6143 |
| Tour rank | WTA #3238 | WTA #1511 |
| Last 10 matches | 2-8 | 6-4 |
| Last 30 days | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Current streak | 4 Losses | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 5-14 | 31-31 |
| UTR | 7.93 | 10.11 |
Head to head
Nana Kawagishi leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Nana Kawagishi | 6-4, 6-2 | Asia UTR Pro Tennis Series |
Recent form
Kokoa Nakao, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.10.2026 | Minori Natsuka | L | 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 21.10.2026 | Uri Goshima | L | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 20.10.2026 | Shigeta Mua | L | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 18.10.2026 | Sayuri Hata | L | 7-6, 6-0 |
| 15.10.2026 | Honami Sodeyama | W | 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 |
| 14.10.2026 | Nana Kawagishi | L | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 13.10.2026 | Ayaho Okude | L | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 07.9.2026 | Eunyeong Park | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 06.09.2026 | Eun Se Jang | W | 3-6, 6-1, 10-3 |
| 30.08.2026 | Sun Min Ha | L | 6-3, 6-1 |
Nana Kawagishi, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10.2026 | Ayumi Miyamoto | L | 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Junri Namigata | W | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 16.10.2026 | Junri Namigata | W | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 14.10.2026 | Kokoa Nakao | W | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 13.10.2026 | Sayuri Hata | W | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 12.10.2026 | Ayaho Okude | W | 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 21.09.2026 | Kamonwan Yodpetch | L | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 13.09.2026 | Anri Nagata | L | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 07.9.2026 | Chihiro Muramatsu | L | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 06.09.2026 | Juae Shin | W | 6-2, 6-2 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Kokoa Nakao | Nana Kawagishi |
|---|---|---|
| Ayaho Okude | 0-1 L 6-4, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
| Ayumi Miyamoto | 0-1 L 6-0, 6-1 |
0-2 L 3-6, 7-6, 6-3, L 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
| Sayuri Hata | 0-1 L 7-6, 6-0 |
1-0 W 6-3, 7-6 |
| Shigeta Mua | 0-1 L 6-3, 6-4 |
2-0 W 6-1, 6-0, W 6-2, 6-1 |
| Yui Ohwaki | 0-1 L 6-2, 6-3 |
1-0 W 6-7, 6-1, 6-2 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-13: WTA UTR Pro Tennis Series (exh.) (), model gave Kokoa Nakao 20% at +650
Kokoa Nakao vs Nana Kawagishi: quick answers
Who won Kokoa Nakao vs Nana Kawagishi?
Nana Kawagishi beat Kokoa Nakao 6-4, 6-2, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Kokoa Nakao and Nana Kawagishi?
Nana Kawagishi leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 14, 2026, won by Nana Kawagishi 6-4, 6-2 at Asia UTR Pro Tennis Series.
Who is in better form, Kokoa Nakao or Nana Kawagishi?
Kokoa Nakao is 2-8 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 4 Losses). Nana Kawagishi is 6-4 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Kokoa Nakao and Nana Kawagishi?
Kokoa Nakao is rated 5717 (WTA #3238) and Nana Kawagishi is rated 6143 (WTA #1511). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Kokoa Nakao vs Nana Kawagishi?
Kokoa Nakao is priced at +650 and Nana Kawagishi at -2500, which implies a 13% and 96% chance to win. The model rates Kokoa Nakao 7 points higher than the odds do (20% vs 13%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.