Barbara Paulus defeated Francesca Lubiani 6-7 6-1 6-4 in the Indian Wells round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Paulus extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-05 | Rome | R16 | clay | Barbara Paulus | 6-2 6-1 |