Alice Canepa advanced when Nathalie Vierin retired 6-4 2-6 5-1 in the Bari 25K qualifying round. Alice Canepa claimed a first win over Nathalie Vierin in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Canepa A. advanced when Vierin N. retired.
Alice Canepa beat Nathalie Vierin 6-4 2-6 5-1 after Nathalie Vierin retired. Umpiry, "Alice Canepa vs Nathalie Vierin — Bari 25K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-04-19/canepa-vs-vierin-bari-25k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 19 April 2004).