Francesca Schiavone defeated Maria Paola Zavagli 6-0 6-3 in the Civitanova 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Paola Zavagli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Francesca Schiavone claimed a first win over Maria Paola Zavagli in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-10 | Camucia 10K | R32 | hard | Maria Paola Zavagli | 6-2 6-3 |
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