Sabine Appelmans defeated Miriam Oremans 2-6 6-3 7-5 in the Leipzig round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Miriam Oremans came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Miriam Oremans in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-07 | Birmingham | R32 | grass | Miriam Oremans | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1994-05-23 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Miriam Oremans | 6-3 1-6 6-4 |