Alice Canepa defeated Maria Paola Zavagli 6-4 2-6 7-6 in the Taranto 25K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Paola Zavagli came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Alice Canepa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Orbetello 25K | R32 | clay | Maria Paola Zavagli | 6-3 6-7 6-4 |