Ryoko Takemura defeated I Ting Wang 6-1 2-6 7-5 in the Saga 25K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — I Ting Wang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryoko Takemura claimed a first win over I Ting Wang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-19 | Gunma 10K | R16 | grass | I Ting Wang | 6-4 6-3 |