Maria Eugenia Brito defeated Helga Vieira 4-6 7-6 7-5 in the Ciudad Juarez 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Helga Vieira came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Maria Eugenia Brito claimed a first win over Helga Vieira in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-14 | Cuernavaca 10K | R32 | clay | Helga Vieira | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2000-05-08 | Tampico 10K | R32 | hard | Helga Vieira | 6-2 4-6 6-3 |