Maria Sharapova defeated Emmanuelle Gagliardi 6-1 6-3 in the Seoul round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Emmanuelle Gagliardi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Maria Sharapova had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 6 on hard. Maria Sharapova claimed a first win over Emmanuelle Gagliardi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-30 | Japan Open | R32 | hard | Emmanuelle Gagliardi | 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 |
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (198 vs 27). ATP, WTA & Challenger.