Anna Karin Svensson defeated Hanna Katri Aalto 2-6 6-4 6-1 in the Bastad 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Hanna Katri Aalto came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Anna Karin Svensson claimed a first win over Hanna Katri Aalto in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Svensson A. came through in three sets.
Clay: Svensson A. leads 1–0 · Carpet: Katri Aalto H. leads 1–0
Anna Karin Svensson beat Hanna Katri Aalto 2-6 6-4 6-1. Umpiry, "Anna Karin Svensson vs Hanna Katri Aalto — Bastad 10K Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/1997-06-24/aalto-vs-svensson-bastad-10k-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 24 June 1997).