Miriam Oremans defeated Lea Ghirardi 6-3 6-0 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Lea Ghirardi came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Miriam Oremans claimed a first win over Lea Ghirardi in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Lea Ghirardi | 2-6 6-2 6-3 |