Arantxa Sanchez Vicario defeated Silvia Farina Elia 6-4 7-6 in the Indian Wells round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Arantxa Sanchez Vicario came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 32. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-04-02 | Oporto | SF | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 4-6 6-0 6-1 |
| 1999-04-26 | Hamburg | QF | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-03-07 | Indian Wells | R32 | hard | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-4 6-2 |
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