Milagros Sequera defeated Jennifer Hopkins 6-4 6-4 in the Australian Open qualifying round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jennifer Hopkins came in leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Milagros Sequera had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 6 on hard. Milagros Sequera claimed a first win over Jennifer Hopkins in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
Sequera M. took it in straight sets.
Milagros Sequera beat Jennifer Hopkins 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Milagros Sequera vs Jennifer Hopkins — Australian Open Qualifying Round of 128", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-01-13/hopkins-vs-sequera-australian-open-q128?utm_source=cite (as of 13 January 2003).