Misumi Miyauchi defeated Li Li 7-5 2-6 6-4 in the Seoul I 25K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Li Li came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Misumi Miyauchi claimed a first win over Li Li in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Shenzhen 25K | R16 | hard | Li Li | 6-4 6-3 |