Andrea Popovic defeated Simona Iulia Matei 6-0 6-1 in the RomeReal 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Simona Iulia Matei came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Andrea Popovic had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Andrea Popovic claimed a first win over Simona Iulia Matei in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-12 | Zagreb 50K | R16 | clay | Simona Iulia Matei | 6-0 6-0 |