Laxmi Poruri defeated Anne Miller 7-5 6-2 in the Sedona 50K quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Miller came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Laxmi Poruri had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Laxmi Poruri claimed a first win over Anne Miller in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-14 | Indian Wells 75K | QF | hard | Anne Miller | 6-3 6-2 |