Diana Andreea Gae defeated Simona Iulia Matei 7-6 6-4 in the Pitesti 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Simona Iulia Matei came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Diana Andreea Gae claimed a first win over Simona Iulia Matei in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-05-18 | Craiova 10K | R32 | clay | Simona Iulia Matei | 7-6(1) 6-1 |
| 2005-06-20 | Bucharest 3 10K | QF | clay | Simona Iulia Matei | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2004-05-17 | Bucharest 10K | SF | clay | Simona Iulia Matei | 7-6(3) 6-4 |