Elisa Balsamo defeated Oana Elena Golimbioschi 6-4 6-2 in the Napoli 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Oana Elena Golimbioschi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Elisa Balsamo had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 6 on clay. Elisa Balsamo claimed a first win over Oana Elena Golimbioschi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-05 | Lecce 10K | SF | clay | Oana Elena Golimbioschi | 6-4 7-6(5) |
| 2001-08-20 | Cuneo 10K | R16 | clay | Oana Elena Golimbioschi | 6-4 6-4 |