Noelle Van Lottum defeated Laura Golarsa 6-7 7-6 6-2 in the Poitiers 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Laura Golarsa came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Noelle Van Lottum claimed a first win over Laura Golarsa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Laura Golarsa | 4-6 7-5 12-10 |