Karina Habsudova defeated Alexandra Fusai 6-4 6-3 in the Budapest quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandra Fusai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karina Habsudova claimed a first win over Alexandra Fusai in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-31 | Hilton Head | R64 | clay | Alexandra Fusai | 7-6 6-3 |