Ayami Takase defeated Yumiko Kitamura 6-1 0-6 7-5 in the Haibara 10K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Yumiko Kitamura came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ayami Takase claimed a first win over Yumiko Kitamura in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Kugayama 2 10K | R16 | hard | Yumiko Kitamura | 6-3 6-4 |