Ding Ding defeated Shiho Hisamatsu 6-4 7-6 in the New Delhi 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shiho Hisamatsu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ding Ding had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Ding Ding claimed a first win over Shiho Hisamatsu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-03 | Little Rock 10K | QF | hard | Shiho Hisamatsu | 6-4 4-6 6-4 |
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