Joana Cortez defeated Lea Ghirardi 1-6 6-1 6-4 in the Lenzerheide 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Lea Ghirardi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Joana Cortez claimed a first win over Lea Ghirardi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-01-28 | Rockford 25K | R32 | hard | Lea Ghirardi | 7-6(5) 3-6 7-5 |