Jessica Kirkland defeated Maria Emilia Salerni 5-7 6-1 7-5 in the Indian Wells q64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Emilia Salerni came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Jessica Kirkland claimed a first win over Maria Emilia Salerni in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-08-29 | US Open | R128 | hard | Maria Emilia Salerni | 6-4 3-6 7-6 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (3 vs 12). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About