# Claire Liu def. Kanon Sawashiro

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:18612305/claire-liu-vs-kanon-sawashiro
Tour: WTA

Claire Liu defeated Kanon Sawashiro 6-1 6-1 in the 2026 Japan Women's Open first qualifying round on hard courts on October 17, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 6-1 6-1
- Tournament: Japan Women's Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Qualifying Round 1
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-17

## Player comparison
| Field | Claire Liu | Kanon Sawashiro |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | USA | JPN |
| Birth date | 2000-05-25 | - |
| Age | 26 | - |
| Height | 170 cm | - |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | - |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | - |
| Ranking (entering) | 96 | - |
| Ranking points (entering) | 789 | - |
| Elo (entering) | 1704 | 1489 |
| Current career W-L | 44-65 | - |
| Current career earnings | $2,901,680 | $19,509 |

Pre-match H2H: Claire Liu 0-0 Kanon Sawashiro.

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