Jana Novotna defeated Lisa Raymond 6-1 7-5 in the Hanover quarter-final on carpet. The result followed the form book — Jana Novotna came in defending last year's final. Jana Novotna extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-06 | Filderstadt | R16 | hard | Lisa Raymond | 3-6 6-4 6-4 |
| 1997-03-20 | Key Biscayne | R32 | hard | Jana Novotna | 6-2 6-1 |
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