Alexia Dechaume Balleret defeated Patricia Hy Boulais 6-1 6-1 in the Auckland round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Patricia Hy Boulais came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alexia Dechaume Balleret had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Alexia Dechaume Balleret claimed a first win over Patricia Hy Boulais in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Patricia Hy Boulais | 6-0 2-6 6-4 |