Renee Reid defeated Esme De Villiers 4-6 6-4 6-3 in the Warwick 2 10K semi-final on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Esme De Villiers came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Renee Reid claimed a first win over Esme De Villiers in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-12 | Warwick 1 10K | SF | carpet | Esme De Villiers | 6-1 6-3 |
| 1997-04-12 | Warwick 3 10K | SF | carpet | Esme De Villiers | 6-2 6-1 |