Cindy Watson defeated Tomoe Hotta 6-4 6-1 in the Victoria 3 10K quarter-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Tomoe Hotta came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Cindy Watson claimed a first win over Tomoe Hotta in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-28 | Saga 25K | R32 | carpet | Tomoe Hotta | 6-4 6-3 |
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