Sofia Shapatava defeated Elena Kulikova 6-2 4-6 7-6 in the Bukhara 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Kulikova came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Sofia Shapatava claimed a first win over Elena Kulikova in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-17 | Kharkiv 25K | R32 | clay | Elena Kulikova | 7-6(4) 6-2 |
| 2008-08-18 | Moscow 4 25K | R16 | clay | Elena Kulikova | 6-4 6-3 |
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