Ding Ding defeated Wei Na 6-0 7-6 in the Hohhot 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Wei Na came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ding Ding had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 4 on clay. Ding Ding claimed a first win over Wei Na in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-16 | Tianjin 10K | R32 | hard | Wei Na | 6-3 7-5 |