Alice Pirsu defeated Elena Salvador Reja 6-2 1-6 6-2 in the Athens 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Elena Salvador Reja came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alice Pirsu had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 6 on clay. Alice Pirsu claimed a first win over Elena Salvador Reja in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-24 | Bucharest 25K | QF | clay | Elena Salvador Reja | 4-6 6-3 7-6 |