Julie Halard Decugis defeated Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 7-6 6-2 in the New Haven round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julie Halard Decugis had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on hard. Julie Halard Decugis claimed a first win over Arantxa Sanchez Vicario in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-07 | Sydney | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-4 6-4 |