Anna Kournikova defeated Alexandra Stevenson 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the Sydney quarter-final 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-29 | San Diego | R64 | hard | Anna Kournikova | 6-0 6-1 |
| 2000-07-31 | San Diego | R32 | hard | Anna Kournikova | 6-2 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches. ATP, WTA & Challenger.