Shinobu Asagoe defeated Kaoru Shibata 6-2 7-6 in the Noda 25K round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Shinobu Asagoe came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shinobu Asagoe extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-20 | Shenzhen 25K | R16 | hard | Shinobu Asagoe | 6-3 6-2 |
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