Elena Salvador Reja defeated Henriette Van Aalderen 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the Lerida 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Henriette Van Aalderen came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Elena Salvador Reja had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on clay. Elena Salvador Reja claimed a first win over Henriette Van Aalderen in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | Ponte Vedra 10K | QF | hard | Henriette Van Aalderen | 6-3 6-1 |