Sabine Lisicki defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3 5-7 6-2 in the Beijing round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anabel Medina Garrigues came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64, but Sabine Lisicki had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 5 on hard. Sabine Lisicki claimed a first win over Anabel Medina Garrigues in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-31 | Tournament of Champions | SF | hard | Anabel Medina Garrigues | 6-3 4-6 4-0 RET |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.