Maja Zivec Skulj defeated Ekaterina Sysoeva 4-6 6-1 6-3 in the Samara 25K qualifying round on carpet. The result followed the form book — Maja Zivec Skulj came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Maja Zivec Skulj extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-17 | Sofia 25K | R32 | clay | Maja Zivec Skulj | 6-0 6-2 |