Chisayo Ito defeated Jin Hee Kim 7-6 6-4 in the Tianjin 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jin Hee Kim came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Chisayo Ito claimed a first win over Jin Hee Kim in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-04-08 | Ho Chi Minh City 25K | R32 | hard | Jin Hee Kim | 6-2 6-1 |