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, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-28 | Baotau 10K | R32 | clay | Li Ling Chen | 7-6(0) 7-5 |