Keiko Taguchi defeated Mi Ra Jeon 5-7 6-1 6-3 in the Haibara 10K round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Mi Ra Jeon came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Keiko Taguchi claimed a first win over Mi Ra Jeon in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-07-17 | Jakarta 10K | R16 | hard | Mi Ra Jeon | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1998-07-13 | Qing Dao 25K | R16 | hard | Mi Ra Jeon | 6-2 7-5 |