Karina Karner defeated Heather Bates 6-1 6-2 in the Bournemouth 10K round of 16 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Heather Bates came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Karina Karner had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Karina Karner claimed a first win over Heather Bates in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-02 | Antalya 10K | R16 | hard | Heather Bates | 6-3 6-4 |