Elena Tatarkova defeated Christina Papadaki 6-0 4-6 7-5 in the Birmingham round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Christina Papadaki came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elena Tatarkova claimed a first win over Christina Papadaki in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-03 | Rome | R64 | clay | Christina Papadaki | 7-6 6-3 |