Wiltrud Probst defeated Silvia Farina Elia 1-6 6-4 6-2 in the Birmingham round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Silvia Farina Elia came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Wiltrud Probst claimed a first win over Silvia Farina Elia in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-10 | Linz | R32 | hard | Silvia Farina Elia | 7-5 6-1 |
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