Akiko Yonemura defeated Ayaka Maekawa 6-4 6-1 in the Noto 25K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Ayaka Maekawa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Akiko Yonemura claimed a first win over Ayaka Maekawa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-18 | Kurume 25K | R16 | grass | Ayaka Maekawa | 6-3 6-2 |