Flavia Pennetta defeated Federica Fortuni 6-1 5-7 6-4 in the Fano 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Federica Fortuni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Flavia Pennetta claimed a first win over Federica Fortuni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-04-15 | Galatina 10K | R32 | clay | Federica Fortuni | 4-6 6-4 6-3 |
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