Magdalena Grzybowska defeated Barbara Paulus 6-2 7-5 in the Leipzig round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Barbara Paulus came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Magdalena Grzybowska claimed a first win over Barbara Paulus in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-04 | Prostejov 50K | SF | carpet | Barbara Paulus | 6-2 6-4 |