Qin Yang defeated Jing Jing Chen 6-3 7-5 in the Mumbai 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jing Jing Chen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Qin Yang claimed a first win over Jing Jing Chen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-19 | Manila 10K | QF | hard | Jing Jing Chen | 6-2 6-1 |