Shi Ting Wang defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 3-6 6-3 6-3 in the Hope Island round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Shi Ting Wang had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 4 on hard. Shi Ting Wang claimed a first win over Anne Gaelle Sidot in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-26 | US Open | R64 | hard | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-4 3-6 6-3 |