Ding Ding defeated Haruka Inoue 5-7 6-4 6-3 in the Pattaya round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Haruka Inoue came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ding Ding claimed a first win over Haruka Inoue in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-06 | Haikou 25K | R32 | hard | Haruka Inoue | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |