Virginie Pichet defeated Christina Wheeler 4-6 6-2 7-6 in the Catania 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Christina Wheeler came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Virginie Pichet claimed a first win over Christina Wheeler in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Pichet V. came through in three sets.
Clay: Pichet V. leads 1–0 · Grass: Wheeler C. leads 1–0
Virginie Pichet beat Christina Wheeler 4-6 6-2 7-6(5). Umpiry, "Virginie Pichet vs Christina Wheeler — Catania 25K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-05-01/pichet-vs-wheeler-catania-25k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 1 May 2006).