Sanaz Marand defeated Bernarda Pera 6-7 6-4 7-6 in the Rancho Santa Fe CA $25K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bernarda Pera came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Sanaz Marand had been the form player, winning 5 of their last 8 on hard. Sanaz Marand claimed a first win over Bernarda Pera in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Marand S. came through in three sets.