Kyung Mi Chang defeated Kumiko Iijima 6-4 3-6 6-3 in the Miyazaki 25K round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Kumiko Iijima came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kyung Mi Chang claimed a first win over Kumiko Iijima in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Haibara 25K | R32 | carpet | Kumiko Iijima | 5-7 7-6(4) 6-1 |