Ryoko Fuda defeated Akgul Amanmuradova 6-4 6-3 in the Phuket 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Akgul Amanmuradova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ryoko Fuda claimed a first win over Akgul Amanmuradova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Fuda R. took it in straight sets.
Ryoko Fuda beat Akgul Amanmuradova 6-4 6-3. Umpiry, "Ryoko Fuda vs Akgul Amanmuradova — Phuket 25K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2005-05-23/amanmuradova-vs-fuda-phuket-25k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 23 May 2005).