Ivanna Israilova defeated Kumiko Iijima 6-2 6-4 in the Manila 10K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Kumiko Iijima came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ivanna Israilova claimed a first win over Kumiko Iijima in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-11 | Manila 10K | R16 | hard | Kumiko Iijima | 6-3 5-7 7-5 |