Maria Pavlidou defeated Asimina Kaplani 4-6 6-1 6-3 in the Kastoria 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Asimina Kaplani came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Pavlidou claimed a first win over Asimina Kaplani in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-07-22 | Algiers 2 10K | R16 | clay | Asimina Kaplani | 7-5 7-6(3) |