Sabine Appelmans defeated Rene Simpson 6-3 6-3 in the Leipzig round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sabine Appelmans extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-23 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Sabine Appelmans | 6-2 3-6 6-0 |