Anett Kontaveit defeated Petra Martic 6-2 6-4 in the Palermo semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Petra Martic came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Anett Kontaveit claimed a first win over Petra Martic in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-09 | Rome | R32 | clay | Petra Martic | 6-2 6-3 |
| 2020-02-17 | Dubai | QF | hard | Petra Martic | 7-6(4) 6-1 |
Averages from each player's recent completed matches (20 vs 20). ATP, WTA & Challenger.