Pavlina Nola defeated Paola Suarez 6-4 0-6 6-2 in the Indian Wells 25K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paola Suarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Pavlina Nola had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Pavlina Nola claimed a first win over Paola Suarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-31 | Auckland | R16 | hard | Paola Suarez | 6-2 6-0 |
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