Simona Iulia Matei defeated Maria Jose Argeri 6-2 7-5 in the Padova 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Jose Argeri came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Simona Iulia Matei claimed a first win over Maria Jose Argeri in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-10-28 | Stockholm 10K | R32 | hard | Maria Jose Argeri | 6-2 6-4 |