Etsuko Kitazaki defeated Tomoko Taira 7-6 6-7 6-1 in the Ipswich 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tomoko Taira came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Etsuko Kitazaki claimed a first win over Tomoko Taira in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-09-04 | Kyoto 10K | R32 | carpet | Tomoko Taira | 6-3 6-2 |