Elena Chalova defeated Chen Liang 6-4 6-0 in the Nanjing 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Chen Liang came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Elena Chalova had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 9 on hard. Elena Chalova claimed a first win over Chen Liang in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-18 | Incheon 25K | SF | hard | Chen Liang | 6-1 6-3 |
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