Maria Zharkova defeated Daria Kuchmina 6-1 6-2 in the Kharkiv 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Daria Kuchmina came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Maria Zharkova claimed a first win over Daria Kuchmina in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-08-16 | St Petersburg 10K | R16 | clay | Daria Kuchmina | 3-6 6-4 6-0 |
| 2010-05-17 | Moscow 25K | R16 | clay | Daria Kuchmina | 4-6 6-3 6-2 |