H2H data updated: 2026-07-19 08:25 UTC
Natasha Zvereva vs Naoko Sawamatsu H2H: 4-1
Natasha Zvereva holds a 4–1 lead over Naoko Sawamatsu in their WTA head-to-head. Across 5 main-draw meetings, Natasha Zvereva leads 3–0 on hard courts, while Naoko Sawamatsu leads 1–0 on carpet. Most recently, Natasha Zvereva won the 1998 Indian Wells third round 6-4 6-3.
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BLR
Age 55
Right-Handed
172 cm / 5'8"
H2H
4
–
1
5 main draw meetings
JPN
Age 53
Right-Handed
167 cm / 5'6"
H2H Match Log
| Date | Tournament | Category | Round | Surface | Winner | Score | Loser | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 1998* | Indian Wells | WTA 1000 | R32 | Hard | Natasha Zvereva | 6-4 6-3 | Naoko Sawamatsu | Match data |
| Aug 28, 1997* | US Open | Grand Slam | R64 | Hard | Natasha Zvereva | 6-4 3-6 6-3 | Naoko Sawamatsu | Match data |
| Mar 21, 1995* | Key Biscayne | WTA 1000 | R16 | Hard | Natasha Zvereva | 6-1 4-6 6-2 | Naoko Sawamatsu | Match data |
| Feb 4, 1995* | Tokyo | WTA 1000 | R16 | Carpet | Naoko Sawamatsu | 1-6 6-3 6-3 | Natasha Zvereva | Match data |
| Jun 20, 1990* | Eastbourne | WTA 250 | R64 | Grass | Natasha Zvereva | 6-4 6-1 | Naoko Sawamatsu | Match data |
* Estimated match date where the exact historical date is unavailable.
Career Comparison
| Player | Current | Peak | Pts | Elo | W | L | Win % | GS | 1000 | Finals | 500 | 250 | Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natasha Zvereva | #201 | #5 | 1,820 | 2,073 | 388 | 232 | 62.6% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Naoko Sawamatsu | #266 | #14 | 881 | 1,971 | 182 | 127 | 58.9% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
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.
| Age | Natasha Zvereva | Naoko Sawamatsu | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | Yr | W-L | Win % | Rank | Elo | GS | Titles | |
| 15 | 1986 | 4–2 | 66.7% | #94 | 1,575 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | 1987 | 21–11 | 65.6% | #19 | 1,831 | 0 | 0 | 1989 | 0–2 | 0.0% | #262 | 1,478 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 1988 | 38–17 | 69.1% | #7 | 1,991 | 0 | 0 | 1990 | 14–6 | 70.0% | #31 | 1,669 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 | 1989 | 23–17 | 57.5% | #27 | 1,802 | 0 | 0 | 1991 | 21–16 | 56.8% | #33 | 1,723 | 0 | 1 |
| 19 | 1990 | 38–15 | 71.7% | #12 | 1,955 | 0 | 2 | 1992 | 23–12 | 65.7% | #24 | 1,865 | 0 | 1 |
| 20 | 1991 | 29–18 | 61.7% | #21 | 1,912 | 0 | 2 | 1993 | 24–13 | 64.9% | #28 | 1,855 | 0 | 2 |
| 21 | 1992 | 32–19 | 62.7% | #23 | 1,977 | 0 | 2 | 1994 | 24–12 | 66.7% | #26 | 1,872 | 0 | 3 |
| 22 | 1993 | 37–19 | 66.1% | #19 | 1,972 | 0 | 2 | 1995 | 22–13 | 62.9% | #17 | 1,848 | 0 | 3 |
| 23 | 1994 | 29–12 | 70.7% | #10 | 1,978 | 0 | 3 | 1996 | 18–16 | 52.9% | #38 | 1,807 | 0 | 3 |
| 24 | 1995 | 31–17 | 64.6% | #14 | 1,971 | 0 | 3 | 1997 | 24–19 | 55.8% | #34 | 1,847 | 0 | 4 |
| 25 | 1996 | 11–12 | 47.8% | #57 | 1,877 | 0 | 3 | 1998 | 12–18 | 40.0% | #55 | 1,720 | 0 | 4 |
| 26 | 1997 | 25–20 | 55.6% | #25 | 1,902 | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 | 1998 | 35–21 | 62.5% | #16 | 1,932 | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 | 1999 | 24–19 | 55.8% | #27 | 1,824 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 | 2000 | 11–12 | 47.8% | #78 | 1,759 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 | 2002 | 0–1 | 0.0% | — | 1,733 | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |