Miyako Ataka defeated Keiko Ishida 7-5 1-6 7-5 in the Bangkok 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Keiko Ishida came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Miyako Ataka claimed a first win over Keiko Ishida in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-08 | Saga 25K | R32 | grass | Keiko Ishida | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-04-07 | Jakarta 10K | R32 | hard | Keiko Ishida | 6-2 6-3 |