Esme De Villiers defeated Jenny Ann Fetch 6-7 6-2 6-0 in the Warrnambool 3 10K round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Jenny Ann Fetch came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Esme De Villiers claimed a first win over Jenny Ann Fetch in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-12 | Warwick 4 10K | F | carpet | Jenny Ann Fetch | 6-2 4-6 7-6 |