Flavia Pennetta defeated Oana Elena Golimbioschi 6-4 6-4 in the Cagliari 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oana Elena Golimbioschi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Flavia Pennetta claimed a first win over Oana Elena Golimbioschi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-13 | Aosta 10K | R16 | clay | Oana Elena Golimbioschi | 6-7(5) 6-1 6-1 |
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