Polina Leykina defeated B. Barbulescu 6-3 6-1 in the W35 Heraklion 2 q16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — B. Barbulescu came in ranked #579, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Polina Leykina claimed a first win over B. Barbulescu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-25 | W15 Heraklion 8 | R32 | clay | B. Barbulescu | 6-4 5-7 7-5 |
| 2023-01-25 | W15 Antalya 3 | R32 | clay | B. Barbulescu | 3-6 6-3 7-5 |
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