Yumi Yokoi defeated Keiko Ishida 1-4 3-5 4-2 4-0 4-1 in the Kofu Open round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Keiko Ishida came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yumi Yokoi claimed a first win over Keiko Ishida in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | Haibara 10K | R16 | carpet | Keiko Ishida | 6-1 6-0 |