Gisela Riera Roura defeated Alice Canepa 6-1 2-6 7-5 in the Nice q32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Alice Canepa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Gisela Riera Roura claimed a first win over Alice Canepa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-02 | Spoleto 25K | R32 | clay | Alice Canepa | 6-3 1-6 6-3 |