Simona Iulia Matei defeated Stefania Chieppa 7-6 6-2 in the Bastad 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stefania Chieppa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Simona Iulia Matei claimed a first win over Stefania Chieppa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-20 | RomeParioli 10K | R32 | clay | Stefania Chieppa | 2-6 6-1 6-1 |