Maria Sanchez Lorenzo defeated Jana Novotna 6-3 6-0 in the Australian Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jana Novotna came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Maria Sanchez Lorenzo claimed a first win over Jana Novotna in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-21 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1998-05-11 | Berlin | R16 | grass | Jana Novotna | 6-4 6-4 |
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