Raluca Sandu defeated Stephanie Rottier 7-6 6-4 in the Reims 25K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Stephanie Rottier came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Raluca Sandu claimed a first win over Stephanie Rottier in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-01-29 | Wurzburg 25K | R32 | carpet | Stephanie Rottier | 6-4 6-2 |