Anastasia Myskina defeated Amanda Hopmans 7-5 7-6 in the Birmingham round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Amanda Hopmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Anastasia Myskina claimed a first win over Amanda Hopmans in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Myskina A. took it in straight sets.
Myskina A. and Hopmans A. faced 4 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Myskina A. went 2–2 (50%) against them, Hopmans A. 1–4 (20%). Results against comparable opponents are close (2 : 1 better-results split).
Only 4 common opponents — small sample, treat as indicative.
Grass: Myskina A. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Hopmans A. leads 1–0
Anastasia Myskina beat Amanda Hopmans 7-5 7-6. Umpiry, "Anastasia Myskina vs Amanda Hopmans — Birmingham Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2000-06-12/hopmans-vs-myskina-birmingham-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 12 June 2000).