Magda Mihalache defeated Desislava Topalova 6-2 6-1 in the Nurioopta 25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Desislava Topalova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Magda Mihalache claimed a first win over Desislava Topalova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-09 | Sofia 25K | R16 | clay | Desislava Topalova | 7-5 6-2 |