Raluca Sandu defeated Miriam Schnitzer 6-1 4-6 6-4 in the Valladolid 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Miriam Schnitzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Raluca Sandu claimed a first win over Miriam Schnitzer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-03 | Buchen 10K | SF | carpet | Miriam Schnitzer | 4-6 6-1 7-5 |