Sandra Kleinova defeated Barbara Rittner 6-0 7-5 in the Leipzig qualifying round on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Rittner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Sandra Kleinova claimed a first win over Barbara Rittner in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Kleinova S. took it in straight sets.
Carpet: Kleinova S. leads 1–0 · Clay: Rittner B. leads 1–0
Sandra Kleinova beat Barbara Rittner 6-0 7-5. Umpiry, "Sandra Kleinova vs Barbara Rittner — Leipzig Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-09-22/kleinova-vs-rittner-leipzig-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 22 September 2003).