Laura Montalvo defeated Paula Racedo 6-3 7-6 in the La Paz 10K semi-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Paula Racedo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Laura Montalvo claimed a first win over Paula Racedo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-29 | Buenos Aires 10K | QF | clay | Paula Racedo | 2-6 6-4 6-4 |