Barbara Paulus defeated Chanda Rubin 6-4 6-2 in the Berlin round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Chanda Rubin came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Chanda Rubin in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | Amelia Island | R64 | clay | Chanda Rubin | 6-4 7-6 |
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