Barbara Paulus defeated Elena Makarova 1-6 7-5 7-5 in the Warsaw round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Makarova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Paulus claimed a first win over Elena Makarova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-14 | Palermo | SF | clay | Elena Makarova | 6-4 7-5 |