Keiko Taguchi defeated Maiko Inoue 5-4 2-4 5-3 4-1 in the Kofu Open round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Maiko Inoue came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Keiko Taguchi claimed a first win over Maiko Inoue in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Taguchi K. came through in four sets.
Keiko Taguchi beat Maiko Inoue 5-4(5) 2-4 5-3 4-1. Umpiry, "Keiko Taguchi vs Maiko Inoue — Kofu Open Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-11-20/inoue-vs-taguchi-kofu-open-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 20 November 2000).