Serena Williams defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-2 7-6 in the Australian Open round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Serena Williams came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Serena Williams extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-14 | Hanover | R16 | carpet | Serena Williams | 6-1 6-3 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window. ATP, WTA & Challenger.