Olga Barabanschikova defeated Laura Golarsa 6-1 7-6 in the Istanbul semi-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Olga Barabanschikova came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Olga Barabanschikova extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Olga Barabanschikova | 6-3 6-3 |