Vanessa Kendall defeated Jenny Ann Fetch 7-5 6-3 in the Warrnambool 3 10K round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Jenny Ann Fetch came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Vanessa Kendall claimed a first win over Jenny Ann Fetch in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-12 | Warwick 3 10K | R32 | carpet | Jenny Ann Fetch | 6-4 6-2 |
| 1997-04-12 | Warwick 4 10K | R16 | carpet | Jenny Ann Fetch | 4-6 6-1 6-2 |