Yuko Kurata defeated Shiho Tanaka 4-2 4-2 4-0 in the Kofu Open round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Shiho Tanaka came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yuko Kurata claimed a first win over Shiho Tanaka in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-04-12 | Yamaguchi 10K | R32 | clay | Shiho Tanaka | 6-2 6-2 |