Nora Koves defeated Maja Palaversic 6-2 7-6 in the Puchheim 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maja Palaversic came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nora Koves claimed a first win over Maja Palaversic in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Rostock 25K | R32 | clay | Maja Palaversic | 6-0 7-5 |