Rosa Maria Andres Rodriguez defeated Maria Paola Zavagli 6-7 6-3 6-1 in the Sopot 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Paola Zavagli came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Rosa Maria Andres Rodriguez claimed a first win over Maria Paola Zavagli in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-25 | Mallorca 10K | R16 | clay | Maria Paola Zavagli | 7-6 6-2 |
| 1997-02-03 | Mallorca 10K | R16 | clay | Maria Paola Zavagli | 6-3 6-3 |