Ryoko Takemura defeated Napaporn Tongsalee 3-6 6-4 7-6 in the Australia Circuit 3 40K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Napaporn Tongsalee came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryoko Takemura claimed a first win over Napaporn Tongsalee in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-03 | Australia Circuit 4 40K | R32 | grass | Napaporn Tongsalee | 7-6(2) 7-6(3) |