Sabine Appelmans defeated Chanda Rubin 6-1 3-6 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Chanda Rubin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Chanda Rubin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-14 | Linz | R16 | hard | Chanda Rubin | 7-5 6-4 |
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