Akiko Gunji defeated Maki Arai 4-1 5-4 4-0 in the Kofu Open round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Maki Arai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Akiko Gunji claimed a first win over Maki Arai in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-28 | Kugayama 10K | R32 | hard | Maki Arai | 6-3 6-2 |