Anke Huber defeated Olga Barabanschikova 6-3 6-1 in the Tokyo quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Olga Barabanschikova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Anke Huber had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Anke Huber claimed a first win over Olga Barabanschikova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-07 | Sydney | R32 | hard | Olga Barabanschikova | 6-3 3-6 6-1 |