Elena Likhovtseva defeated Catalina Cristea 6-7 6-4 6-1 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 128. Elena Likhovtseva extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-18 | Key Biscayne | R64 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1998-05-18 | Strasbourg | R16 | clay | Elena Likhovtseva | 3-6 6-0 6-3 |
| 1996-12-30 | Hope Island | R16 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-3 6-4 |
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