Mary Joe Fernandez defeated Nathalie Dechy 7-5 6-3 in the Strasbourg quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Dechy came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Mary Joe Fernandez claimed a first win over Nathalie Dechy in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-04 | Filderstadt | R32 | hard | Nathalie Dechy | 7-6 6-1 |
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