Mary Gambale defeated Cory Ann Avants 3-6 6-2 6-2 in the Raleigh NC 75K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Cory Ann Avants came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Mary Gambale claimed a first win over Cory Ann Avants in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-19 | Albuquerque NM 75K | R32 | hard | Cory Ann Avants | 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 |