Lubomira Bacheva defeated Julia Abe 5-7 6-3 6-4 in the Vaihingen 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Julia Abe came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lubomira Bacheva claimed a first win over Julia Abe in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-19 | Athens II 25K | R32 | clay | Julia Abe | 7-5 6-3 |
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