Oana Elena Golimbioschi defeated Diana Gherghi 6-1 7-5 in the Biella 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Diana Gherghi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Oana Elena Golimbioschi claimed a first win over Diana Gherghi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-16 | Cluj 10K | R32 | clay | Diana Gherghi | 6-4 7-5 |