Anna Smashnova defeated Laurence Courtois 6-3 6-3 in the Tashkent final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Laurence Courtois came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Anna Smashnova claimed a first win over Laurence Courtois in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-04-19 | Cairo | R16 | clay | Laurence Courtois | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1998-11-16 | Pattaya | R32 | hard | Laurence Courtois | 6-4 6-4 |
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