Alona Bondarenko defeated Eva Birnerova 6-4 6-2 in the Orange CA 50K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Eva Birnerova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alona Bondarenko claimed a first win over Eva Birnerova in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Bondarenko A. took it in straight sets.
Alona Bondarenko beat Eva Birnerova 6-4 6-2. Umpiry, "Alona Bondarenko vs Eva Birnerova — Orange CA 50K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-03-13/birnerova-vs-bondarenko-orange-ca-50k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 13 March 2006).