Stephanie Halsell defeated Ella Ionescu 7-5 6-1 in the CD Juarez 10K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ella Ionescu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Stephanie Halsell claimed a first win over Ella Ionescu in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Halsell S. took it in straight sets.
Stephanie Halsell beat Ella Ionescu 7-5 6-1. Umpiry, "Stephanie Halsell vs Ella Ionescu — CD Juarez 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1999-05-17/halsell-vs-ionescu-cd-juarez-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 17 May 1999).