Sylvia Plischke defeated Francesca Lubiani 6-2 6-3 in the Rome round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Francesca Lubiani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Sylvia Plischke claimed a first win over Francesca Lubiani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-03-18 | La Canada 25K | R32 | hard | Francesca Lubiani | 6-3 7-5 |