Lisa Raymond defeated Alexia Dechaume Balleret 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the Auckland round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Lisa Raymond came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Lisa Raymond extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-17 | Oklahoma | R16 | hard | Lisa Raymond | 6-4 6-3 |
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