Ruxandra Dragomir Ilie defeated Natalia Zvereva 7-6 6-2 in the Berlin round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Natalia Zvereva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ruxandra Dragomir Ilie claimed a first win over Natalia Zvereva in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-04 | Manhattan Beach | R16 | hard | Natalia Zvereva | 6-2 4-6 7-6 |
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