Monica Seles defeated Sabine Appelmans 3-6 6-2 6-3 in the Indian Wells round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Monica Seles came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Monica Seles extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-01-18 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Monica Seles | 6-3 3-6 6-4 |
| 1997-08-11 | Canadian Open | R16 | hard | Monica Seles | 6-3 7-5 |
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