Julie Pullin defeated Esme De Villiers 7-6 6-0 in the Lexington 25K semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Esme De Villiers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Julie Pullin claimed a first win over Esme De Villiers in two meetings, levelling the head-to-head at 1–1.
Pullin J. took it in straight sets.
Julie Pullin beat Esme De Villiers 7-6 6-0. Umpiry, "Julie Pullin vs Esme De Villiers — Lexington 25K Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/1998-08-03/pullin-vs-villiers-lexington-25k-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 3 August 1998).