Keiko Taguchi defeated Yumi Yokoi 5-3 4-1 4-5 4-2 in the Kofu Open qualifying round on carpet. The result followed the form book — Keiko Taguchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Keiko Taguchi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Kugayama 3 10K | R16 | hard | Keiko Taguchi | 6-3 6-4 |