Anne Miller defeated Laxmi Poruri 6-3 6-2 in the Indian Wells 75K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Laxmi Poruri came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anne Miller claimed a first win over Laxmi Poruri in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-10-07 | Sedona 50K | QF | hard | Laxmi Poruri | 7-5 6-2 |