Maria Goloviznina defeated Paola Suarez 6-7 6-3 6-2 in the Istanbul 75K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paola Suarez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Goloviznina claimed a first win over Paola Suarez in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-27 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Paola Suarez | 6-4 6-4 |
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