Paola Suarez defeated Veronika Martinek 2-6 7-6 6-3 in the Roland Garros q16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Veronika Martinek came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paola Suarez claimed a first win over Veronika Martinek in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-04 | Sopot 75K | R32 | clay | Veronika Martinek | 6-4 7-5 |
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