Hae Sung Kim defeated Poojashree Venkatesha 6-1 6-2 in the Islamabad 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Poojashree Venkatesha came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Hae Sung Kim claimed a first win over Poojashree Venkatesha in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-11-24 | Islamabad 10K | F | clay | Poojashree Venkatesha | 7-6(8) 6-4 |