Galina Fokina defeated Ludmila Cervanova 6-3 6-2 in the Bratislava qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ludmila Cervanova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's semi-final. Galina Fokina claimed a first win over Ludmila Cervanova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Fokina G. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Fokina G. leads 1–0 · Clay: Cervanova L. leads 1–0
Galina Fokina beat Ludmila Cervanova 6-3 6-2. Umpiry, "Galina Fokina vs Ludmila Cervanova — Bratislava Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2002-10-14/cervanova-vs-fokina-bratislava-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 14 October 2002).