Petra Russegger defeated Zuzana Hejdova 7-6 6-4 in the Brindisi 25K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Zuzana Hejdova came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Petra Russegger claimed a first win over Zuzana Hejdova in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-03 | Prague 10K | R32 | hard | Zuzana Hejdova | 7-6(5) 6-3 |
| 2001-11-12 | Stupava 10K | R32 | hard | Zuzana Hejdova | 4-6 7-5 6-3 |
| 1997-07-09 | Fiumicino 10K | R32 | clay | Zuzana Hejdova | 7-5 7-5 |