Surina De Beer defeated Joanne Ward 6-2 7-5 in the Surbiton 25K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Joanne Ward came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Surina De Beer claimed a first win over Joanne Ward in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-28 | US Open | Q128 | hard | Joanne Ward | 6-3 7-6(6) |
| 1997-08-05 | Southsea 10K | R16 | grass | Joanne Ward | 6-3 1-6 7-5 |