Maiko Inoue defeated Kaori Aoyama 6-4 3-6 6-1 in the Saga 25K round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Maiko Inoue came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maiko Inoue extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-23 | Ioujima-Town 10K | R16 | carpet | Maiko Inoue | 6-1 7-5 |