Yayuk Basuki defeated Irina Spirlea 6-4 5-7 7-5 in the Birmingham quarter-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Yayuk Basuki came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Yayuk Basuki extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-06-09 | Birmingham | SF | grass | Yayuk Basuki | 7-6 6-1 |