Marinne Giraud defeated Alexia Virgili 6-2 6-1 in the Rome-Tevere Remo 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexia Virgili came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Marinne Giraud had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 8 on clay. Marinne Giraud claimed a first win over Alexia Virgili in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-08 | Campobasso 25K | R32 | clay | Alexia Virgili | 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(4) |