Lucie Ahl defeated Karen Cross 7-6 6-1 in the Hatfield 10K qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Karen Cross came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Lucie Ahl claimed a first win over Karen Cross in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Ahl L. took it in straight sets.
Clay: Ahl L. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Cross K. leads 1–0
Lucie Ahl beat Karen Cross 7-6 6-1. Umpiry, "Lucie Ahl vs Karen Cross — Hatfield 10K Qualifying Round", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-04-28/ahl-vs-cross-hatfield-10k-qf?utm_source=cite (as of 28 April 1997).