Anastasia Rodionova defeated Julia Vakulenko 1-6 6-4 6-4 in the Indian Wells qualifying round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Julia Vakulenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anastasia Rodionova claimed a first win over Julia Vakulenko in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Rodionova A. came through in three sets.
Hard: Rodionova A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Vakulenko J. leads 1–0
Anastasia Rodionova beat Julia Vakulenko 1-6 6-4 6-4. Umpiry, "Anastasia Rodionova vs Julia Vakulenko — Indian Wells Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-03-06/rodionova-vs-vakulenko-indian-wells-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 6 March 2006).