Shi Ting Wang defeated Rachel Mcquillan 1-6 6-4 6-4 in the Hope Island round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Rachel Mcquillan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shi Ting Wang claimed a first win over Rachel Mcquillan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-30 | Hope Island | R32 | hard | Rachel Mcquillan | 6-7 6-4 6-3 |