H2H data updated: 2026-09-10 00:00 UTC

Janet Fallis vs Naoko Sato H2H: 0-1

Naoko Sato holds a 1–0 lead over Janet Fallis in their WTA head-to-head. Across 1 main-draw meeting, Naoko Sato leads 1–0 on grass. Most recently, Naoko Sato won the 1977 Brisbane International quarterfinal 6-2 6-7 6-3.

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H2H Match Log

PlayerScorePlayerMatch DataDateRoundTournamentCategorySurface
Naoko Sato 6-2 6-7 6-3 Janet Fallis Match data Dec 10, 1977* QF Brisbane International WTA 500 Grass

Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable. Arrows show an edition's recorded category and documented modern equivalent; unresolved editions keep their recorded category. Asterisked totals include editions mapped from documented historical predecessor categories. Mapping details.

Career Comparison

Player Current Peak Pts Elo W L Win % GS 1000 including documented historical predecessor categories Finals 500 including documented historical predecessor categories 250 including documented historical predecessor categories Titles
Janet Fallis 1,500 2 17 10.5% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Naoko Sato 1,628 56 91 38.1% 0 0 0 0 0 0

Career Progression by Age

Seasons are aligned by the age each player spent most of that calendar year. GS and Titles are cumulative career totals through that season.

Janet Fallis Naoko Sato
YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles YrW-LWin %RankEloGSTitles
1969 0–1 0.0% 1,482 0 0 1972 2–3 40.0% 1,504 0 0
1970 0–1 0.0% 1,464 0 0 1973 4–6 40.0% 1,495 0 0
1971 0–1 0.0% 1,449 0 0 1974 7–16 30.4% 1,452 0 0
1973 1–7 12.5% 1,397 0 0 1975 5–7 41.7% 1,492 0 0
1974 1–1 50.0% 1,418 0 0 1976 4–8 33.3% 1,530 0 0
1977 0–1 0.0% 1,408 0 0 1977 8–12 40.0% 1,566 0 0
1981 0–4 0.0% 1,367 0 0 1978 6–7 46.2% 1,594 0 0
1982 0–1 0.0% 1,357 0 0 1979 8–9 47.1% 1,594 0 0
1980 11–10 52.4% 1,592 0 0
1981 1–6 14.3% 1,531 0 0
1982 0–1 0.0% 1,520 0 0
1983 0–4 0.0% 1,467 0 0
1984 0–1 0.0% 1,458 0 0
1987 0–1 0.0% 1,451 0 0

Surface Results by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Results cover completed main-draw matches. Bold green marks the higher win percentage when both players have at least 5 matches on that surface at the aligned age.

Janet Fallis Naoko Sato
Yr HardClayGrassCarpet Yr HardClayGrassCarpet
W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win % W L M Win %
1969 0 1 1 0.0% 1972 0 1 1 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0% 2 1 3 66.7%
1970 0 1 1 0.0% 1973 2 4 6 33.3% 2 2 4 50.0%
1971 0 1 1 0.0% 1974 2 2 4 50.0% 1 6 7 14.3% 2 4 6 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0%
1973 1 4 5 20.0% 0 3 3 0.0% 1975 3 2 5 60.0% 0 2 2 0.0% 0 1 1 0.0%
1974 1 1 2 50.0% 1976 0 4 4 0.0% 4 4 8 50.0%
1977 0 1 1 0.0% 1977 0 1 1 0.0% 1 2 3 33.3% 7 9 16 43.8%
1982 0 1 1 0.0% 1978 1 2 3 33.3% 5 4 9 55.6% 0 1 1 0.0%
1979 0 2 2 0.0% 4 5 9 44.4%
1980 1 1 2 50.0% 4 4 8 50.0% 3 4 7 42.9%
1981 0 3 3 0.0% 1 2 3 33.3% 0 1 1 0.0%
1982 0 1 1 0.0%
1983 0 1 1 0.0% 0 2 2 0.0%
1984 0 1 1 0.0%
1987 0 1 1 0.0%
Career 1 5 6 16.7% 1 8 9 11.1% Career 3 11 14 21.4% 13 27 40 32.5% 27 40 67 40.3% 2 4 6 33.3%

Advanced Statistics Comparison by Career Season

Rows are aligned in career order because complete birth data is unavailable. Metrics use eligible main-draw results; point statistics use matches with detailed data. Bold green marks the stronger value when both underlying samples are sufficient. Lower is better for Schedule because a negative value means a tougher schedule. Career Schedule is normalized per 100 matches.

Janet Fallis Naoko Sato
Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule Yr Elo P+ Serve+ Return+ PD TPW% Hard Elo Clay Elo Grass Elo Set Win % Set Margin Dec. Set Tiebreak Pressure+ Schedule
1969 1482 96.7 0.0% -2.50 +0.26 1972 1505 88.1 +47 36.4% -2.00 1–0 1–0 +0.31
1970 1465 98.6 33.3% -0.33 0–1 +0.28 1973 1496 92.8 -8 +52 40.9% -1.41 1–1 +1.13
1971 1450 98.5 33.3% -1.33 0–1 1–0 +0.32 1974 1453 91.0 +95 -59 +77 34.0% -1.11 3–4 (43%) 1–3 (25%) 97.2 +1.33
1973 1398 93.6 +80 +25 22.2% -1.89 0–2 +0.94 1975 1493 95.6 -27 40.7% -1.33 2–1 (67%) 1–1 +0.98
1974 1418 106.5 40.0% -0.80 1–0 +0.25 1976 1530 116.3 -82 +48 28.0% -1.64 2–1 (67%) -0.39
1977 1408 99.1 33.3% -2.00 0–1 1–0 +0.23 1977 1567 121.7 -112 +16 43.8% -0.69 3–5 (38%) 3–1 (75%) 101.1 +1.63
1981 1367 98.6 27.3% -1.00 0–3 (0%) 1–0 +0.49 1978 1595 111.7 -138 +17 48.3% -0.17 1–2 (33%) 1–1 +0.54
1982 1357 98.1 33.3% -0.67 0–1 +0.20 1979 1594 114.4 +13 47.4% +0.05 2–2 (50%) 1–1 +1.58
1980 1593 108.7 -117 -11 53.2% +0.30 2–3 (40%) 1–1 +1.74
1981 1531 97.3 -43 -32 23.5% -1.88 1–2 (33%) 1–1 +0.51
1982 1520 99.4 0.0% -2.00 +0.01
1983 1467 93.8 11.1% -1.89 0–1 +0.48
1984 1459 102.4 0.0% -1.50 0–1 -0.02
1987 1451 91.3 0.0% -5.50 -0.06
Career 1500 96.0 +80 +25 27.1% -1.40 1–9 (10%) 3–0 (100%) 94.2 +15.63 Career 1629 106.1 +45 -69 +25 39.8% -0.84 18–22 (45%) 10–10 (50%) 101.4 +6.65

Career Rivalries

Each player's five most-played main-draw opponents. The current matchup is highlighted when it appears in a player's top five.