Maria Sharapova defeated Yumiko Kitamura 6-2 7-5 in the Gunma 10K qualifying round on carpet.
Sharapova M. took it in straight sets.
Maria Sharapova beat Yumiko Kitamura 6-2 7-5. Umpiry, "Maria Sharapova vs Yumiko Kitamura — Gunma 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-04-15/kitamura-vs-sharapova-gunma-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 15 April 2002).