Desislava Topalova defeated Eva Martincova 6-1 6-3 in the Leipzig qualifying round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Eva Martincova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Desislava Topalova claimed a first win over Eva Martincova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-08-27 | US Open | Q128 | hard | Eva Martincova | 6-4 6-4 |