Anna Kournikova defeated Sabine Appelmans 7-6 6-2 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Anna Kournikova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Anna Kournikova extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-14 | Montreal | R32 | hard | Anna Kournikova | 6-4 6-3 |
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Anna Kournikova | 6-2 6-0 |