Maki Arai defeated Akiko Gunji 6-3 6-2 in the Kugayama 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Akiko Gunji came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maki Arai claimed a first win over Akiko Gunji in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-20 | Kofu Open | R32 | carpet | Akiko Gunji | 4-1 5-4(5) 4-0 |