Elena Chalova defeated Vasilisa Bardina 6-2 6-1 in the Protvino 10K final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Vasilisa Bardina came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Elena Chalova had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on hard. Elena Chalova claimed a first win over Vasilisa Bardina in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Chalova E. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Chalova E. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Bardina V. leads 1–0
Elena Chalova beat Vasilisa Bardina 6-2 6-1. Umpiry, "Elena Chalova vs Vasilisa Bardina — Protvino 10K Final", https://umpiry.com/match/2004-06-21/bardina-vs-chalova-protvino-10k-f?utm_source=cite (as of 21 June 2004).