Remi Tezuka defeated Maya Kato 7-6 6-2 in the Sutama 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maya Kato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Remi Tezuka claimed a first win over Maya Kato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-30 | Saitama 10K | R16 | hard | Maya Kato | 7-5 4-6 7-6(1) |