Irina Spirlea defeated Virginia Ruano Pascual 6-3 7-6 in the Rome round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Irina Spirlea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Irina Spirlea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R32 | clay | Irina Spirlea | 6-1 6-1 |
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