Yumiko Kitamura defeated Seiko Okamoto 6-2 7-5 in the Saga 25K round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Yumiko Kitamura came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yumiko Kitamura extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Kugayama 1 10K | R16 | hard | Yumiko Kitamura | 7-5 6-3 |