Marielle Hoogland defeated Elke Clijsters 6-1 6-4 in the RomeParioli 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elke Clijsters came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Marielle Hoogland claimed a first win over Elke Clijsters in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-08-21 | Westend 10K | R32 | clay | Elke Clijsters | 6-1 6-0 |