Sara Errani defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5 1-6 6-4 in the Palermo round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Sara Errani came in leading the head-to-head 5–2, defending last year's round of 32. Sara Errani extended the head-to-head to 6–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-02-17 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 6-2 5-7 6-1 |
| 2013-05-06 | Madrid | R32 | clay | Sara Errani | 7-5 2-6 6-4 |
| 2013-02-18 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Sara Errani | 6-4 6-4 |
| 2012-01-16 | Australian Open | R32 | hard | Sara Errani | 6-7(6) 6-0 6-2 |
| 2011-04-04 | Marbella | R32 | clay | Sara Errani | 1-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 2010-03-01 | Monterrey | R32 | hard | Sara Errani | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2008-10-20 | Luxembourg | R16 | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 6-4 6-2 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.