Sylvia Plischke defeated Barbara Schett 7-6 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Schett came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 128. Sylvia Plischke claimed a first win over Barbara Schett in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-14 | Linz | R32 | hard | Barbara Schett | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1998-08-31 | US Open | R64 | hard | Barbara Schett | 6-1 7-6 |
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