Tzipi Obziler defeated Ines Heise 6-4 6-2 in the Ramat Hasharon 25K round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ines Heise came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Tzipi Obziler had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 5 on hard. Tzipi Obziler claimed a first win over Ines Heise in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | Athens II 25K | R32 | clay | Ines Heise | 6-4 5-7 6-2 |
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