Nathalie Tauziat defeated Nadia Petrova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Leipzig round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Nathalie Tauziat extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-30 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 7-6(4) 7-6(5) |
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