Appollonia Melzani defeated Erika Zanchetta 6-3 6-1 in the Ciampino 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Erika Zanchetta came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Appollonia Melzani claimed a first win over Erika Zanchetta in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-28 | Brescia 10K | R32 | clay | Erika Zanchetta | 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3 |
| 2007-05-14 | Caserta 10K | R16 | clay | Erika Zanchetta | 6-4 6-1 |