Sorana Cirstea defeated Iveta Benesova 4-6 7-5 7-6 in the Indian Wells round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Iveta Benesova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Sorana Cirstea claimed a first win over Iveta Benesova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-12 | Barcelona | R16 | clay | Iveta Benesova | 6-1 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 5). ATP, WTA & Challenger.