Simona Iulia Matei defeated Ioana Ivan 6-4 6-3 in the Bucharest 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ioana Ivan came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Simona Iulia Matei claimed a first win over Ioana Ivan in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-07-27 | Onesti 10K | R32 | clay | Ioana Ivan | 6-2 |