Kazue Takuma defeated Maiko Inoue 4-6 6-2 7-5 in the Gifu 50K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Maiko Inoue came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kazue Takuma claimed a first win over Maiko Inoue in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-05 | Seoul I 25K | R32 | clay | Maiko Inoue | 6-3 7-5 |