Maki Arai defeated Erika Takao 6-4 3-6 6-0 in the Sutama 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Erika Takao came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maki Arai claimed a first win over Erika Takao in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-18 | Yamaguchi 10K | R16 | clay | Erika Takao | 6-2 6-2 |
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