Rita Kuti Kis defeated Paola Suarez 4-6 6-4 7-5 in the Sao Paulo final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paola Suarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Rita Kuti Kis claimed a first win over Paola Suarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-19 | Bogota | F | clay | Paola Suarez | 6-2 6-4 |
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