Nathalie Dechy defeated Mary Joe Fernandez 7-6 6-1 in the Filderstadt round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mary Joe Fernandez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Mary Joe Fernandez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-17 | Strasbourg | QF | clay | Mary Joe Fernandez | 7-5 6-3 |
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