Elena Likhovtseva defeated Sylvia Plischke 6-4 6-7 7-5 in the Indian Wells round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sylvia Plischke came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Elena Likhovtseva claimed a first win over Sylvia Plischke in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-28 | Scottsdale | R32 | hard | Sylvia Plischke | 6-3 2-6 7-5 |
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