Ludmila Cervanova defeated Ekaterina Sysoeva 6-1 6-4 in the Spoleto 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ekaterina Sysoeva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ludmila Cervanova had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Ludmila Cervanova claimed a first win over Ekaterina Sysoeva in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Cervanova L. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Cervanova L. leads 1–0 · Hard: Sysoeva E. leads 1–0
Ludmila Cervanova beat Ekaterina Sysoeva 6-1 6-4. Umpiry, "Ludmila Cervanova vs Ekaterina Sysoeva — Spoleto 25K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-08-31/cervanova-vs-sysoeva-spoleto-25k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 31 August 1998).