Melisa Arevalo defeated Karin Palme 6-4 6-1 in the Mexico Circuit 1 40K round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Melisa Arevalo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Melisa Arevalo extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-28 | Mexico Circuit 3 40K | R32 | hard | Melisa Arevalo | 6-2 6-2 |