Sania Mirza defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4 6-2 in the Dubai round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Svetlana Kuznetsova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Sania Mirza claimed a first win over Svetlana Kuznetsova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-20 | Wimbledon | R64 | grass | Svetlana Kuznetsova | 6-4 6-7(4) 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.