Ayami Takase defeated Nan Nan Liu 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the Nagano 10K semi-final on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Nan Nan Liu came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ayami Takase claimed a first win over Nan Nan Liu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-13 | Shanghai 25K | QF | hard | Nan Nan Liu | 6-0 6-2 |
| 2001-07-23 | Guangzhou 25K | QF | hard | Nan Nan Liu | 6-7(4) 7-5 6-2 |
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