Satoko Kurioka defeated Keiko Ishida 6-3 7-6 in the Ibaraki 4 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Keiko Ishida came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Satoko Kurioka claimed a first win over Keiko Ishida in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-20 | Kofu Open | R32 | carpet | Keiko Ishida | 5-3 1-4 4-0 2-4 4-1 |