Simona Iulia Matei defeated Mari Andersson 6-2 6-2 in the Bastad 25K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Mari Andersson came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Simona Iulia Matei claimed a first win over Mari Andersson in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-29 | Stockholm 10K | R32 | hard | Mari Andersson | 6-4 6-1 |