Janet Lee defeated Sarah Taylor 6-4 6-7 7-5 in the Memphis q16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sarah Taylor came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Janet Lee claimed a first win over Sarah Taylor in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-05 | Pittsburgh 50K | R16 | hard | Sarah Taylor | 6-4 6-3 |