Elena Likhovtseva defeated Catalina Cristea 6-3 6-4 in the Gold Coast round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Elena Likhovtseva came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elena Likhovtseva extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Likhovtseva E. took it in straight sets.
Elena Likhovtseva beat Catalina Cristea 6-3 6-4. Umpiry, "Elena Likhovtseva vs Catalina Cristea — Gold Coast Round of 16", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-01-01/cristea-vs-likhovtseva-gold-coast-r16?utm_source=cite (as of 1 January 1997).