Gabriela Niculescu vs Simona Iulia Matei — Arad 10K Round of 16
Arad 10K · ITF · Round of 16
2 — 0
Sets
Monday, 30 August 2004 ·
clay
Niculescu G.7-6 6-4
Iulia Matei S.
Niculescu G.
7762
Iulia Matei S.
6440
Gabriela Niculescu defeated Simona Iulia Matei 7-6 6-4 in the Arad 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Simona Iulia Matei came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Gabriela Niculescu claimed a first win over Simona Iulia Matei in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Gabriela Niculescu edged Simona Iulia Matei in two tight sets (7–6 6–4).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-08-16 | Iasi 10K | QF | clay | Simona Iulia Matei | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2003-08-18 | Bucharest 10K | QF | clay | Simona Iulia Matei | 6-1 6-1 |