Jing Jing Liu defeated Li Ling Chen 6-2 6-2 in the Tianjin 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Li Ling Chen came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jing Jing Liu claimed a first win over Li Ling Chen in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-28 | Baotau 10K | R16 | clay | Li Ling Chen | 6-1 6-3 |
| 2000-09-11 | Hohhot 10K | R16 | clay | Li Ling Chen | 6-2 6-3 |