Jelena Jankovic defeated Eva Birnerova 6-3 6-1 in the Dubai 75K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eva Birnerova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Jelena Jankovic claimed a first win over Eva Birnerova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Jankovic J. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Jankovic J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Birnerova E. leads 1–0
Jelena Jankovic beat Eva Birnerova 6-3 6-1. Umpiry, "Jelena Jankovic vs Eva Birnerova — Dubai 75K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2003-10-13/birnerova-vs-jankovic-dubai-75k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 13 October 2003).