Tomoyo Takagishi defeated Maki Arai 5-7 6-1 6-4 in the Gunma 10K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Maki Arai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Tomoyo Takagishi claimed a first win over Maki Arai in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-21 | Evansville IN 10K | R16 | hard | Maki Arai | 6-1 6-0 |