Sabine Appelmans defeated Yayuk Basuki 7-5 6-4 in the US Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Yayuk Basuki came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Yayuk Basuki in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-04 | Manhattan Beach | R32 | hard | Yayuk Basuki | 3-6 7-6 6-1 |