Amy Frazier defeated Nathalie Tauziat 3-6 7-5 6-2 in the Manhattan Beach round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Amy Frazier claimed a first win over Nathalie Tauziat in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-06 | Paris | QF | carpet | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-0 6-2 |
| 2000-11-13 | WTA Tour Championships | R16 | carpet | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-3 6-2 |
| 1998-08-03 | San Diego | R16 | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 6-2 3-6 6-1 |
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