Shi Ting Wang defeated Saori Obata 6-4 6-2 in the Tokyo round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Shi Ting Wang came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Shi Ting Wang extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-06 | Haikou 25K | R16 | hard | Shi Ting Wang | 6-2 6-1 |
| 1997-09-08 | Seoul II 50K | QF | hard | Shi Ting Wang | 7-5 6-1 |
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