Sabine Appelmans defeated Alexandra Fusai 6-3 6-3 in the Canadian Open round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Alexandra Fusai came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sabine Appelmans claimed a first win over Alexandra Fusai in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-12 | Fed Cup WG1 SF: FRA vs BEL | RR | clay | Alexandra Fusai | 6-7(1) 6-3 6-1 |