Ayami Takase defeated Saori Honda 6-3 6-2 in the Kugayama 3 10K round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ayami Takase came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Ayami Takase extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-26 | Milan 10K | R32 | hard | Ayami Takase | 6-3 1-6 6-4 |