Claire Taylor defeated Heather Bates 6-2 7-6 in the Southsea 10K round of 32 on grass. The result followed the form book — Claire Taylor came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Claire Taylor extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-10 | Birmingham 10K | R16 | hard | Claire Taylor | 6-1 6-4 |