Jin Hee Kim defeated Chisayo Ito 6-2 6-1 in the Ho Chi Minh City 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Chisayo Ito came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jin Hee Kim claimed a first win over Chisayo Ito in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-20 | Tianjin 25K | R32 | hard | Chisayo Ito | 7-6(4) 6-4 |