Kirstin Freye defeated Tomoe Hotta 3-6 6-1 6-3 in the Edmonton 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tomoe Hotta came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kirstin Freye claimed a first win over Tomoe Hotta in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-10-05 | Saga 25K | R32 | grass | Tomoe Hotta | 6-3 6-4 |