Alida Gallovits defeated Anca Dumitrescu 3-6 6-2 6-3 in the Bucharest 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anca Dumitrescu came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alida Gallovits claimed a first win over Anca Dumitrescu in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-17 | Cluj 10K | R32 | clay | Anca Dumitrescu | 7-6 6-2 |