Chanda Rubin defeated Sabine Appelmans 7-5 6-4 in the Linz round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Chanda Rubin claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01-17 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Sabine Appelmans | 6-1 3-6 6-3 |
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