Paula Garcia defeated Nathalie Vierin 6-2 6-1 in the Galatina 25K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Nathalie Vierin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Paula Garcia had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 7 on clay. Paula Garcia claimed a first win over Nathalie Vierin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-16 | Luxembourg 25K | QF | clay | Nathalie Vierin | 6-4 6-2 |
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