Shi Ting Wang defeated Haruka Inoue 6-0 6-4 in the Tokyo round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Shi Ting Wang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Shi Ting Wang extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-14 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Shi Ting Wang | 6-1 6-1 |