Magui Serna defeated Annabel Ellwood 6-3 6-4 in the Hope Island round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Annabel Ellwood came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Magui Serna had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 9 on hard. Magui Serna claimed a first win over Annabel Ellwood in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Fed Cup WG1 PO: AUS vs ESP | RR | hard | Annabel Ellwood | 6-4 6-2 |
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