Nathalie Dechy defeated Barbara Paulus 6-2 7-5 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Barbara Paulus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Luxembourg | R32 | hard | Barbara Paulus | 6-4 6-4 |
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