Tatjana Jecmenica defeated Natalia Medvedeva 6-3 6-0 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Natalia Medvedeva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Tatjana Jecmenica claimed a first win over Natalia Medvedeva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-23 | Limoges 75K | R16 | hard | Natalia Medvedeva | 6-4 4-6 6-3 |