Elena Likhovtseva defeated Karina Habsudova 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the Fed Cup WG1 SF: RUS vs SVK round robin on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Karina Habsudova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Elena Likhovtseva claimed a first win over Karina Habsudova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-11 | Sydney | R32 | hard | Karina Habsudova | 7-5 6-1 |
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Karina Habsudova | 6-2 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches. ATP, WTA & Challenger.