Oana Elena Golimbioschi defeated Ilona Poljakova 6-1 6-1 in the Fano 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ilona Poljakova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Oana Elena Golimbioschi claimed a first win over Ilona Poljakova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-02-05 | Mallorca 2 10K | R32 | clay | Ilona Poljakova | 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| 1999-09-27 | Fiumicino 10K | R32 | clay | Ilona Poljakova | 6-1 7-6 |