Julia Vakulenko defeated Valentina Sassi 6-2 6-4 in the Wimbledon qualifying round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Valentina Sassi came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Julia Vakulenko claimed a first win over Valentina Sassi in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Vakulenko J. took it in straight sets.
Vakulenko J. and Sassi V. faced 1 of the same opponent in the last 12 months. Vakulenko J. went 0–1 (0%) against them, Sassi V. 0–1 (0%).
Only 1 common opponent — too few for any conclusion. Shown without assessment.
Grass: Vakulenko J. leads 1–0 · Clay: Sassi V. leads 2–0
Julia Vakulenko beat Valentina Sassi 6-2 6-4. Umpiry, "Julia Vakulenko vs Valentina Sassi — Wimbledon Qualifying Round of 64", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-06-21/sassi-vs-vakulenko-wimbledon-q64?utm_source=cite (as of 21 June 2006).