Amanda Coetzer defeated Barbara Paulus 6-2 6-0 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Amanda Coetzer came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Amanda Coetzer extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-20 | Luxembourg | F | hard | Amanda Coetzer | 6-4 3-6 7-5 |
| 1997-07-12 | Fed Cup WG2 PO: AUT vs RSA | RR | clay | Amanda Coetzer | 6-2 6-0 |
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