Raluca Sandu defeated Stephanie Rottier 7-6 6-4 in the Reims 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stephanie Rottier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Raluca Sandu claimed a first win over Stephanie Rottier in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Sandu R. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Sandu R. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Rottier S. leads 1–0
Raluca Sandu beat Stephanie Rottier 7-6 6-4. Umpiry, "Raluca Sandu vs Stephanie Rottier — Reims 25K Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-03-17/rottier-vs-sandu-reims-25k-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 17 March 1997).