Ilke Gers defeated Feriel Esseghir 6-1 6-4 in the Springfield 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Feriel Esseghir came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ilke Gers claimed a first win over Feriel Esseghir in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-19 | Easton 10K | R16 | hard | Feriel Esseghir | 7-6(5) 2-6 7-6(1) |