Alexandra Stevenson defeated Barbara Schett 2-6 6-3 6-3 in the Sydney round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Schett came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Alexandra Stevenson claimed a first win over Barbara Schett in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | US Open | R128 | hard | Barbara Schett | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1999-08-16 | Canadian Open | R64 | hard | Barbara Schett | 6-2 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (16 vs 14). ATP, WTA & Challenger.