Sabine Appelmans defeated Florencia Labat 6-2 6-1 in the Linz round of 16 on hard. The result followed the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16. Sabine Appelmans extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-16 | Rosmalen | R16 | grass | Sabine Appelmans | 7-5 7-5 |