Nathalie Tauziat defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-1 6-2 in the Chicago round of 16 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Nathalie Tauziat came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nathalie Tauziat extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-12 | Zurich | QF | hard | Nathalie Tauziat | 4-6 6-1 7-5 |