Gala Leon Garcia defeated Barbara Paulus 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Maria Lankowitz quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Gala Leon Garcia claimed a first win over Barbara Paulus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Warsaw | QF | clay | Barbara Paulus | 6-2 6-0 |
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