Ryoko Takemura defeated Cindy Watson 6-4 6-3 in the Nicolosi 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cindy Watson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ryoko Takemura had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on hard. Ryoko Takemura claimed a first win over Cindy Watson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-18 | Rockhampton 25K | R16 | hard | Cindy Watson | 6-1 6-2 |
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