Candela Novoa defeated Leticia Sobral 2-4 4-1 4-1 5-3 in the El Salvador 1 Satellite qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Leticia Sobral came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Candela Novoa claimed a first win over Leticia Sobral in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-03-05 | Mexico Circuit 4 40K | R32 | hard | Leticia Sobral | 6-4 6-4 |