Maria Penkova defeated Amanda Hopmans 6-3 7-6 in the Cairo 3 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Amanda Hopmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Penkova claimed a first win over Amanda Hopmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-10 | Cairo 2 10K | R16 | clay | Amanda Hopmans | 7-5 6-1 |