Samantha Smith vs Elena Pampoulova — Cardiff 50K Qualifying Round
Cardiff 50K · ITF · Qualifying Round
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 14 October 1996 ·
hard
Smith S.2-6 6-3 7-6
Pampoulova E.
Smith S.
2672
Pampoulova E.
6361
Samantha Smith defeated Elena Pampoulova 2-6 6-3 7-6 in the Cardiff 50K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Pampoulova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Samantha Smith claimed a first win over Elena Pampoulova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Samantha Smith dropped the opening set before beating Elena Pampoulova 2–6 6–3 7–6.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-24 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Elena Pampoulova | 6-1 7-6 |
| 1998-03-23 | Woodlands 25K | SF | hard | Elena Pampoulova | 6-1 6-3 |