Sachie Umehara defeated Satomi Kinjo 6-2 6-1 in the Haibara 10K semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Satomi Kinjo came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sachie Umehara claimed a first win over Satomi Kinjo in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-14 | Shenzhen 10K | R32 | hard | Satomi Kinjo | 6-1 4-1 |
| 1998-09-07 | Kugayama 3 10K | R32 | hard | Satomi Kinjo | 7-6 6-2 |