Barbara Paulus defeated Francesca Lubiani 6-2 6-1 in the Rome round of 16 on clay. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-07 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Barbara Paulus | 6-7 6-1 6-4 |