Akiko Gunji defeated Maki Arai 4-1 5-4 4-0 in the Kofu Open round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Maki Arai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Akiko Gunji claimed a first win over Maki Arai in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gunji A. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: Gunji A. leads 1–0 · Hard: Arai M. leads 1–0
Akiko Gunji beat Maki Arai 4-1 5-4(5) 4-0. Umpiry, "Akiko Gunji vs Maki Arai — Kofu Open Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-11-20/arai-vs-gunji-kofu-open-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 20 November 2000).