Maria Paola Zavagli defeated Giorgia Mortello 6-3 6-0 in the Chieti 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Giorgia Mortello came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Maria Paola Zavagli had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Maria Paola Zavagli claimed a first win over Giorgia Mortello in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-03 | Galatina 25K | R32 | clay | Giorgia Mortello | 2-6 6-3 6-2 |