Yan Chen defeated Ya Ming Lin 6-3 4-6 6-2 in the Hohhot 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ya Ming Lin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Yan Chen claimed a first win over Ya Ming Lin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-20 | Nanjing 10K | R16 | hard | Ya Ming Lin | 6-2 7-6(3) |