Kaia Kanepi defeated Alisa Kleybanova 6-2 2-6 7-6 in the Moscow qualifying final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alisa Kleybanova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Kaia Kanepi claimed a first win over Alisa Kleybanova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-05 | Brisbane | R32 | hard | Alisa Kleybanova | 6-1 6-4 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.