Haruka Inoue defeated Hila Rosen 6-4 6-0 in the Tashkent 50K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Hila Rosen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Haruka Inoue had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Haruka Inoue claimed a first win over Hila Rosen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-07-13 | Mahwah 50K | R32 | hard | Hila Rosen | 6-2 3-6 6-2 |