Ekaterina Makarova (1996) defeated Valeriya Strakhova 4-6 7-5 6-1 in the W60 Istanbul round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Valeriya Strakhova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ekaterina Makarova (1996) had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on clay. Ekaterina Makarova (1996) claimed a first win over Valeriya Strakhova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-21 | W25 Telavi | R32 | clay | Valeriya Strakhova | 7-5 7-5 |
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Strakhova V.: 8 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About