Raluca Sandu defeated Lucie Ahl 3-6 7-5 6-3 in the Southampton 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lucie Ahl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Raluca Sandu claimed a first win over Lucie Ahl in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-15 | Southampton 50K | R32 | carpet | Lucie Ahl | 6-4 6-0 |
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