Marcela Evangelista defeated Marina Cardoso 6-0 6-1 in the Durban 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Marina Cardoso came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marcela Evangelista had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 4 on hard. Marcela Evangelista claimed a first win over Marina Cardoso in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-14 | Pachuca 10K | R32 | hard | Marina Cardoso | 6-4 6-4 |