Cory Ann Avants defeated Mary Gambale 3-6 7-6 6-3 in the Albuquerque NM 75K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Mary Gambale came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Cory Ann Avants claimed a first win over Mary Gambale in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-02 | Raleigh NC 75K | R16 | clay | Mary Gambale | 3-6 6-2 6-2 |