Katarzyna Nowak defeated Melanie Schnell 6-3 7-5 in the Erlangen 50K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Melanie Schnell came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Katarzyna Nowak claimed a first win over Melanie Schnell in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-10 | Le Havre 10K | F | clay | Melanie Schnell | 6-2 7-5 |