Maureen Drake defeated Pam Nelson 6-3 6-4 in the Clearwater 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Pam Nelson came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, but Maureen Drake had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 7 on hard. Maureen Drake claimed a first win over Pam Nelson in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-21 | Monterrey 25K | R16 | hard | Pam Nelson | 6-4 6-4 |
| 1991-08-26 | US Open | Q64 | hard | Pam Nelson | 6-2 6-2 |
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