Natalia Egorova defeated Heather Bates 6-2 2-6 7-5 in the Hatfield 10K round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Natalia Egorova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Natalia Egorova extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-23 | Telford 10K | R16 | hard | Natalia Egorova | 6-2 6-7 6-1 |