Paola Suarez defeated Pavlina Nola 6-2 6-0 in the Auckland round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pavlina Nola came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paola Suarez claimed a first win over Pavlina Nola in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-14 | Indian Wells 25K | R16 | hard | Pavlina Nola | 6-4 0-6 6-2 |
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