Michelle Larcher De Brito defeated Alberta Brianti 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the Indian Wells qualifying round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alberta Brianti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Michelle Larcher De Brito claimed a first win over Alberta Brianti in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Larcher De Brito M. came through in three sets.
Michelle Larcher De Brito beat Alberta Brianti 6-4 4-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Michelle Larcher De Brito vs Alberta Brianti — Indian Wells Qualifying Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2009-03-10/brianti-vs-brito-indian-wells-q32?utm_source=cite (as of 10 March 2009).