Ju Yeon Choi defeated Jing Qian Yi 6-3 7-5 in the Seoul I 25K final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Jing Qian Yi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ju Yeon Choi claimed a first win over Jing Qian Yi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Qing Dao 25K | QF | hard | Jing Qian Yi | 6-0 2-6 6-4 |