Julia Abe defeated Eva Dyrberg 7-6 6-3 in the Tbilisi 25K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Eva Dyrberg came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Julia Abe had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Julia Abe claimed a first win over Eva Dyrberg in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-05-08 | Berlin | Q32 | grass | Eva Dyrberg | 6-1 6-7(1) 6-2 |