Jelena Jankovic defeated Silvia Farina Elia 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the Dubai round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Silvia Farina Elia came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Jelena Jankovic claimed a first win over Silvia Farina Elia in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-24 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Silvia Farina Elia | 4-6 6-0 6-2 |
| 2001-03-08 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Silvia Farina Elia | 6-2 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.