Sabine Appelmans defeated Anke Huber 6-3 6-4 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anke Huber came in leading the head-to-head 5–0, defending last year's round of 64. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Anke Huber in six meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 5–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-04-30 | Hamburg | R16 | clay | Anke Huber | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1998-03-19 | Key Biscayne | R32 | hard | Anke Huber | 6-7 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-06-16 | Rosmalen | QF | grass | Anke Huber | 6-2 4-6 7-6 |
| 1997-02-10 | Paris | R16 | carpet | Anke Huber | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1995-05-29 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Anke Huber | 6-0 6-3 |