Serena Williams defeated Nathalie Tauziat 6-1 6-4 in the Paris round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in defending last year's semi-final. Serena Williams extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-07 | Paris | F | carpet | Nathalie Tauziat | 7-5 6-2 |
| 1998-05-04 | Rome | R64 | clay | Serena Williams | 7-5 6-0 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.