Simona Iulia Matei defeated Dalia Zafirova 6-4 3-6 7-6 in the Bucharest 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Dalia Zafirova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Simona Iulia Matei claimed a first win over Dalia Zafirova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-06-16 | Bucharest 10K | R32 | clay | Dalia Zafirova | 6-2 4-6 6-2 |