Francesca Palmigiano defeated Alice Balducci 7-6 7-6 in the Roma $10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alice Balducci came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Francesca Palmigiano claimed a first win over Alice Balducci in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-08-04 | Vienna 10K | R32 | clay | Alice Balducci | 6-0 6-1 |
| 2011-09-05 | Biella 100K | Q32 | clay | Alice Balducci | 6-4 6-4 |