Melissa Beadman defeated Olga Ivanova 6-1 6-1 in the Sheffield 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Olga Ivanova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Melissa Beadman claimed a first win over Olga Ivanova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-19 | Kiev 25K | R32 | clay | Olga Ivanova | 3-6 6-1 7-6 |