Madoka Kuki defeated Mi Ra Jeon 6-3 2-6 6-3 in the Saga 25K round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Mi Ra Jeon came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Madoka Kuki claimed a first win over Mi Ra Jeon in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-09-11 | Osaka 10K | R32 | hard | Mi Ra Jeon | 6-3 6-1 |