Silvija Talaja defeated Nadia Petrova 7-6 3-6 6-4 in the Sydney round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Nadia Petrova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Silvija Talaja had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on hard. Silvija Talaja claimed a first win over Nadia Petrova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-05-26 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Nadia Petrova | 6-1 6-1 |
| 2001-03-08 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Nadia Petrova | 6-3 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (11 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.