Shiho Hisamatsu defeated Ding Ding 6-4 4-6 6-4 in the Little Rock 10K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ding Ding came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shiho Hisamatsu claimed a first win over Ding Ding in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-03-02 | New Delhi 10K | R16 | hard | Ding Ding | 6-4 7-6 |
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