Claudia Ivone defeated Emily Stellato 6-3 6-4 in the Cuneo 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Emily Stellato came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Claudia Ivone had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 8 on clay. Claudia Ivone claimed a first win over Emily Stellato in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Gardone Val Trombia 10K | QF | clay | Emily Stellato | 6-4 6-0 |