Helen Fritche defeated Claire Ricketts 7-6 6-3 in the Dublin 10K round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Claire Ricketts came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Helen Fritche claimed a first win over Claire Ricketts in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-02 | Edinburgh 10K | R32 | clay | Claire Ricketts | 2-6 6-2 6-0 |
| 2005-04-25 | Bournemouth 10K | R32 | clay | Claire Ricketts | 7-5 7-5 |