Alexandra Fusai defeated Karina Habsudova 7-6 6-3 in the Hilton Head round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Karina Habsudova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Alexandra Fusai had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on clay. Alexandra Fusai claimed a first win over Karina Habsudova in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-22 | Budapest | QF | clay | Karina Habsudova | 6-4 6-3 |