Mirielle Dittmann defeated Sabina Da Ponte 6-2 6-1 in the Catania 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sabina Da Ponte came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Mirielle Dittmann had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on clay. Mirielle Dittmann claimed a first win over Sabina Da Ponte in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-15 | Galatina 10K | R32 | clay | Sabina Da Ponte | 3-6 6-4 |
| 1996-08-05 | Catania 10K | QF | clay | Sabina Da Ponte | 6-3 6-3 |