Raffaella Bindi defeated Sandra Zahlavova 6-3 3-6 6-0 in the Ciampino 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sandra Zahlavova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Raffaella Bindi had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on clay. Raffaella Bindi claimed a first win over Sandra Zahlavova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-09 | Casale 10K | R16 | clay | Sandra Zahlavova | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2003-10-13 | Castel Gandolfo 10K | R16 | clay | Sandra Zahlavova | 6-2 6-2 |
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