Galina Fokina defeated Maria Emilia Salerni 7-5 4-6 6-1 in the Orbetello 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Emilia Salerni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Galina Fokina claimed a first win over Maria Emilia Salerni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-08-25 | US Open | Q64 | hard | Maria Emilia Salerni | 3-6 6-2 6-0 |
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