Ilay Yoruk defeated Ekaterina Makarova (1996) 6-2 7-6 in the W60 Istanbul quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ekaterina Makarova (1996) came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ilay Yoruk claimed a first win over Ekaterina Makarova (1996) in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-21 | W15 Antalya 3 | R16 | clay | Ekaterina Makarova (1996) | 6-2 6-4 |
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