Maria Paola Zavagli defeated Antonella Serra Zanetti 1-6 7-5 6-3 in the Nicolosi 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Antonella Serra Zanetti came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maria Paola Zavagli claimed a first win over Antonella Serra Zanetti in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-05 | Catania 10K | QF | clay | Antonella Serra Zanetti | 6-4 6-2 |
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