Florencia Labat defeated Larisa Savchenko 6-2 3-6 6-1 in the Indian Wells round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Larisa Savchenko came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 32. Florencia Labat claimed a first win over Larisa Savchenko in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-27 | Kremlin Cup | R32 | carpet | Larisa Savchenko | 3-6 6-3 6-1 |