Eun Ha Kim defeated Saori Obata 6-2 6-3 in the Shenzhen 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Saori Obata came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Eun Ha Kim claimed a first win over Saori Obata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-05 | Seoul I 25K | R32 | clay | Saori Obata | 6-3 6-3 |
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