Laurence Courtois defeated Magui Serna 6-1 6-1 in the Hobart round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Magui Serna came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Laurence Courtois had been the form player, winning 3 of their last 5 on hard. Laurence Courtois claimed a first win over Magui Serna in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-22 | Leipzig | R32 | carpet | Magui Serna | 6-3 6-4 |
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