Irina Falconi defeated Bethanie Mattek Sands 6-1 6-3 in the Houston round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Bethanie Mattek Sands came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Irina Falconi had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Irina Falconi claimed a first win over Bethanie Mattek Sands in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-13 | Quebec City | R32 | hard | Bethanie Mattek Sands | 6-4 7-5 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.