Shiho Tanaka defeated Yuko Kurata 6-2 6-2 in the Yamaguchi 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Yuko Kurata came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shiho Tanaka claimed a first win over Yuko Kurata in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-11-20 | Kofu Open | R32 | carpet | Yuko Kurata | 4-2 4-2 4-0 |