Virginia Ruano Pascual defeated Gloria Pizzichini 6-4 6-4 in the Palermo round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Gloria Pizzichini came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Virginia Ruano Pascual claimed a first win over Gloria Pizzichini in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-28 | Bol | R32 | clay | Gloria Pizzichini | 6-2 2-6 7-6 |
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