Ryoko Takemura defeated Keiko Taguchi 6-1 6-2 in the Yamaguchi 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Keiko Taguchi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryoko Takemura claimed a first win over Keiko Taguchi in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Takemura R. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Takemura R. leads 1–0 · Hard: Taguchi K. leads 1–0
Ryoko Takemura beat Keiko Taguchi 6-1 6-2. Umpiry, "Ryoko Takemura vs Keiko Taguchi — Yamaguchi 10K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-04-14/taguchi-vs-takemura-yamaguchi-10k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 14 April 2003).