Keiko Taguchi defeated Nami Urabe 2-6 7-5 7-5 in the Yamaguchi 10K round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Keiko Taguchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Keiko Taguchi extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-08 | Kugayama 3 10K | R32 | hard | Keiko Taguchi | 5-7 6-2 6-2 |