Nirupama Sanjeev defeated Virag Csurgo 6-1 4-6 6-3 in the Puchheim 25K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Virag Csurgo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nirupama Sanjeev claimed a first win over Virag Csurgo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Puchheim 25K | QF | clay | Virag Csurgo | 7-5 5-7 7-5 |