Lan Yao advanced when Jing Jing Liu retired 5-4 in the Tianjin 10K round of 32. Lan Yao claimed a first win over Jing Jing Liu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-16 | Shanghai | Q32 | hard | Jing Jing Liu | 7-5 6-4 |