Kumiko Iijima defeated Ivanna Israilova 6-3 5-7 7-5 in the Manila 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ivanna Israilova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kumiko Iijima claimed a first win over Ivanna Israilova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-04 | Manila 10K | QF | hard | Ivanna Israilova | 6-2 6-4 |