Mariana Muci Torres defeated Paola Iovino 7-5 3-6 7-6 in the Benin City 1 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Paola Iovino came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mariana Muci Torres claimed a first win over Paola Iovino in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-05 | Sidi Fredj 10K | R16 | clay | Paola Iovino | 6-4 6-0 |