Sylvia Plischke defeated Elena Likhovtseva 6-3 2-6 7-5 in the Scottsdale round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sylvia Plischke claimed a first win over Elena Likhovtseva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-10 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-4 6-7(5) 7-5 |
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