Barbara Paulus defeated Maria Strandlund Tomsvik 6-3 7-6 in the Erlangen 50K qualifying round on clay. The result followed the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Paulus extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-27 | Prostejov 50K | QF | carpet | Barbara Paulus | 7-6 7-6 |