Jing Jing Liu defeated Lan Yao 7-5 6-4 in the Shanghai q32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lan Yao came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jing Jing Liu claimed a first win over Lan Yao in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Tianjin 10K | R32 | hard | Lan Yao | 5-4 |