Keiko Nagatomi defeated Eun Ha Kim 6-3 6-2 in the Gifu 50K qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Eun Ha Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Keiko Nagatomi claimed a first win over Eun Ha Kim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-03 | Beijing 25K | R16 | hard | Eun Ha Kim | 6-4 2-6 6-2 |