Sarah Pitkowski Malcor defeated Amanda Coetzer 6-3 7-6 in the Leipzig round of 16 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Amanda Coetzer came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Sarah Pitkowski Malcor claimed a first win over Amanda Coetzer in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-28 | Bol | QF | clay | Amanda Coetzer | 6-4 7-6 |
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