Janet Lee defeated Cory Ann Avants 6-2 6-3 in the Schenectady NY 50K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Cory Ann Avants came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Janet Lee had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on hard. Janet Lee claimed a first win over Cory Ann Avants in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-02-24 | St Paul MN 50K | R32 | hard | Cory Ann Avants | 6-2 6-2 |