Paola Suarez defeated Maria Goloviznina 6-4 6-4 in the Roland Garros round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Goloviznina came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Paola Suarez claimed a first win over Maria Goloviznina in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Istanbul 75K | R32 | hard | Maria Goloviznina | 6-7 6-3 6-2 |
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