Galina Fokina defeated Ludmila Cervanova 6-3 6-2 in the Bratislava qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ludmila Cervanova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Galina Fokina claimed a first win over Ludmila Cervanova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-25 | Pruhonice 25K | R16 | carpet | Ludmila Cervanova | 6-0 6-4 |
| 2000-06-26 | Orbetello 25K | R32 | clay | Ludmila Cervanova | 7-5 0-6 6-4 |
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