Haruka Inoue defeated Ding Ding 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the Haikou 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ding Ding came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Haruka Inoue had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Haruka Inoue claimed a first win over Ding Ding in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-16 | Pattaya | R32 | hard | Ding Ding | 5-7 6-4 6-3 |