Paola Suarez defeated Elena Likhovtseva 6-2 3-6 7-5 in the US Open round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 4–1, defending last year's round of 64, but Paola Suarez had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Paola Suarez narrowed the head-to-head to 4–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-04-14 | Amelia Island | R32 | clay | Paola Suarez | 4-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 2001-04-16 | Charleston | R16 | clay | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-0 7-5 |
| 2000-10-14 | Linz | R16 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-4 6-0 |
| 1999-05-24 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
| 1996-12-30 | Hope Island | R32 | hard | Elena Likhovtseva | 6-1 7-5 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (33 vs 82). ATP, WTA & Challenger.