Antonella Serra Zanetti defeated Maria Paola Zavagli 6-4 6-2 in the Catania 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Paola Zavagli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Antonella Serra Zanetti claimed a first win over Maria Paola Zavagli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-12 | Nicolosi 10K | SF | hard | Maria Paola Zavagli | 1-6 7-5 6-3 |
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