Nathalie Dechy defeated Brie Rippner 6-3 6-2 in the Surbiton 25K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Brie Rippner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Brie Rippner in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Brie Rippner | 7-6 6-3 |
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