Limor Gabai advanced past Shiri Burstein via walkover in the Jaffa 10K qualifying round. Limor Gabai claimed a first win over Shiri Burstein in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Gabai L. advanced on a walkover.
Limor Gabai advanced when Shiri Burstein withdrew. Umpiry, "Limor Gabai vs Shiri Burstein — Jaffa 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-02-24/burstein-vs-gabai-jaffa-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 24 February 1997).