Aiko Nakamura defeated Haruka Inoue 7-6 2-6 6-3 in the Haibara 25K qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Haruka Inoue came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Aiko Nakamura claimed a first win over Haruka Inoue in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-21 | Tokyo 10K | F | hard | Haruka Inoue | 6-2 6-2 |
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