Maria Emilia Salerni defeated Galina Fokina 3-6 6-2 6-0 in the US Open qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Galina Fokina came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Emilia Salerni claimed a first win over Galina Fokina in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Salerni M. came through in three sets.
Hard: Salerni M. leads 1–0 · Clay: Fokina G. leads 1–0
Maria Emilia Salerni beat Galina Fokina 3-6 6-2 6-0. Umpiry, "Maria Emilia Salerni vs Galina Fokina — US Open Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-08-25/fokina-vs-salerni-us-open-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 25 August 2003).