Shirli Ann Siddall defeated Lucie Ahl 7-6 6-2 in the Birmingham 10K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Lucie Ahl came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Shirli Ann Siddall claimed a first win over Lucie Ahl in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Siddall S. took it in straight sets.
Hard: Siddall S. leads 1–0 · Grass: Ahl L. leads 1–0
Shirli Ann Siddall beat Lucie Ahl 7-6 6-2. Umpiry, "Shirli Ann Siddall vs Lucie Ahl — Birmingham 10K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-02-10/ahl-vs-siddall-birmingham-10k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 10 February 1997).