Akiko Kinebuchi defeated Yuka Yoshida 6-7 6-1 7-5 in the Hyderabad q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yuka Yoshida came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Akiko Kinebuchi claimed a first win over Yuka Yoshida in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-13 | Haibara 25K | R16 | carpet | Yuka Yoshida | 6-0 6-1 |
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