Lan Yao defeated Li Ling Chen 7-6 6-4 in the Tianjin 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Li Ling Chen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lan Yao claimed a first win over Li Ling Chen in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Yao L. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Yao L. leads 1–0 · Clay: Chen L. leads 1–0
Lan Yao beat Li Ling Chen 7-6(4) 6-4. Umpiry, "Lan Yao vs Li Ling Chen — Tianjin 10K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2001-07-16/chen-vs-yao-tianjin-10k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 16 July 2001).