Alice Canepa defeated Karin Kschwendt 7-6 6-1 in the Oporto 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Karin Kschwendt came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alice Canepa claimed a first win over Karin Kschwendt in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-17 | Sofia 25K | R16 | clay | Karin Kschwendt | 6-4 6-1 |