Shi Ting Wang defeated Shinobu Asagoe 3-6 6-3 6-1 in the Tokyo round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shinobu Asagoe came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Shi Ting Wang had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Shi Ting Wang claimed a first win over Shinobu Asagoe in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-06-02 | Surbiton 25K | R32 | grass | Shinobu Asagoe | 6-4 6-4 |
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