Laura Bao vs Valentina Sassi — Istanbul 10K Qualifying Round
Istanbul 10K · ITF · Qualifying Round
SUILaura Bao
Last 10 · pre-match
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2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 1 February 1999 ·
hard
Bao L.7-5 6-1
Sassi V.
Bao L.
762
Sassi V.
510
Laura Bao defeated Valentina Sassi 7-5 6-1 in the Istanbul 10K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Valentina Sassi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laura Bao claimed a first win over Valentina Sassi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Laura Bao came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 7–5 6–1.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-07-02 | Orbetello 25K | R32 | clay | Valentina Sassi | 6-4 6-3 |