Miroslava Vavrinec defeated Anna Smashnova 6-1 7-6 in the Japan Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anna Smashnova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Miroslava Vavrinec had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Miroslava Vavrinec claimed a first win over Anna Smashnova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-12-31 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Anna Smashnova | 4-6 6-2 7-5 |
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