Karen Barbat defeated Alyona Sotnikova 6-2 5-7 7-5 in the Koksijde $25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alyona Sotnikova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karen Barbat claimed a first win over Alyona Sotnikova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-09-17 | Saint Malo 25K | R32 | clay | Alyona Sotnikova | 6-4 6-4 |
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