Maria Penkova defeated Alexandra Popa 4-6 6-2 6-2 in the Bucharest 6 10K round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Maria Penkova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Penkova extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Penkova M. came through in three sets.
Maria Penkova beat Alexandra Popa 4-6 6-2 6-2. Umpiry, "Maria Penkova vs Alexandra Popa — Bucharest 6 10K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2006-09-04/penkova-vs-popa-bucharest-6-10k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 4 September 2006).