Fang Li defeated Julie Halard Decugis 3-6 6-2 6-1 in the Hobart round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julie Halard Decugis came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Fang Li claimed a first win over Julie Halard Decugis in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-30 | US Open | R64 | hard | Julie Halard Decugis | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1999-03-05 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Julie Halard Decugis | 6-2 7-6 |
| 1998-11-16 | Pattaya | F | hard | Julie Halard Decugis | 6-1 6-2 |