Sabine Appelmans defeated Cara Black 6-3 7-6 in the Indian Wells round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cara Black came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Sabine Appelmans had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Cara Black in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | s Hertogenbosch | R32 | grass | Cara Black | 6-3 6-4 |
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