11.   The defending champion advanced to a potential quarterfinal showdown against Pete Sampras, who was to face Todd Martin later Sunday.

12.   The former Real Madrid coach said he would not allow himself the luxury of looking ahead to the quarterfinal showdown with Spain on Saturday.

13.   The win set up a quarterfinal showdown against Spain at Ulsan on Saturday and sparked nationwide celebration.

14.   The victory moved Kournikova closer to a potential quarterfinal showdown against seven-time Wimbledon champion Steffi Graf.