Veronica Rizhik Urteaga defeated Maria Jose Sanchez Alayeto 7-6 6-4 in the Lleida 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Jose Sanchez Alayeto came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Veronica Rizhik Urteaga claimed a first win over Maria Jose Sanchez Alayeto in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-11-18 | Mallorca 3 10K | QF | clay | Maria Jose Sanchez Alayeto | 6-3 6-2 |
| 2001-07-30 | Pontevedra 10K | R32 | hard | Maria Jose Sanchez Alayeto | 6-3 6-3 |