Li Ling Chen defeated Jin Young Choi 6-3 1-6 6-1 in the Tianjin 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Jin Young Choi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Li Ling Chen had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on hard. Li Ling Chen claimed a first win over Jin Young Choi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-05-28 | Baotau 10K | SF | clay | Jin Young Choi | 6-2 1-6 6-4 |