Ying Yu defeated Ayami Takase 6-0 6-7 6-3 in the Shanghai qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ayami Takase came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ying Yu had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Ying Yu claimed a first win over Ayami Takase in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-05 | Beijing 25K | R16 | hard | Ayami Takase | 3-6 6-4 6-1 |