Nicole Melch defeated Raluca Ciochina 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the Guimaraes 10K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Raluca Ciochina came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicole Melch claimed a first win over Raluca Ciochina in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-17 | Elvas 10K | R16 | hard | Raluca Ciochina | 6-3 2-6 6-4 |