Janet Lee defeated Naoko Kijimuta 6-1 6-4 in the Key Biscayne round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Naoko Kijimuta came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 64. Janet Lee claimed a first win over Naoko Kijimuta in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-22 | Jakarta | R32 | hard | Naoko Kijimuta | 6-1 6-3 |
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