Kumiko Iijima defeated Jin Hee Kim 0-6 7-6 6-4 in the Miyazaki 25K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Jin Hee Kim came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Kumiko Iijima claimed a first win over Jin Hee Kim in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-12 | Gunma 25K | R16 | carpet | Jin Hee Kim | 6-2 7-6(6) |
| 2001-09-24 | Kyoto 10K | QF | carpet | Jin Hee Kim | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |