Kirsten Flipkens defeated Magdalena Rybarikova 6-3 6-4 in the New Haven qualifying final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magdalena Rybarikova came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Kirsten Flipkens claimed a first win over Magdalena Rybarikova in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-15 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Magdalena Rybarikova | 6-4 0-6 6-2 |
| 2013-09-23 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Magdalena Rybarikova | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2013-06-10 | Birmingham | R16 | grass | Magdalena Rybarikova | 7-6(5) 6-2 |
| 2013-02-18 | Memphis | QF | hard | Magdalena Rybarikova | 6-7(11) 7-5 6-3 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.