Barbara Paulus defeated Magdalena Grzybowska 6-2 6-4 in the Prostejov 50K semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Magdalena Grzybowska came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Magdalena Grzybowska in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-22 | Leipzig | R16 | carpet | Magdalena Grzybowska | 6-2 7-5 |