Lucie Ahl defeated Shirli Ann Siddall 6-3 6-0 in the Southsea 10K qualifying round on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Shirli Ann Siddall came in leading the head-to-head 3–0. Lucie Ahl claimed a first win over Shirli Ann Siddall in four meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 3–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-28 | Hatfield 10K | F | clay | Shirli Ann Siddall | 6-2 6-0 |
| 1997-03-01 | Warrnambool 4 10K | F | grass | Shirli Ann Siddall | 6-3 6-3 |
| 1997-02-10 | Birmingham 10K | SF | hard | Shirli Ann Siddall | 7-6 6-2 |
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