Alida Gallovits defeated Alice Pirsu 6-3 6-4 in the Istanbul 10K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alice Pirsu came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Alida Gallovits claimed a first win over Alice Pirsu in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Gallovits A. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Gallovits A. leads 1–0 · Clay: Pirsu A. leads 2–0
Alida Gallovits beat Alice Pirsu 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Alida Gallovits vs Alice Pirsu — Istanbul 10K Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-20/gallovits-vs-pirsu-istanbul-10k-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 20 January 1997).