Laurence Courtois defeated Virginia Ruano Pascual 6-1 6-2 in the Palermo round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Virginia Ruano Pascual came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Laurence Courtois claimed a first win over Virginia Ruano Pascual in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-10-09 | Poitiers 75K | R32 | hard | Virginia Ruano Pascual | 7-6(5) 6-4 |
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