Conchita Martinez defeated Adriana Gersi 6-3 6-3 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The result followed the form book — Conchita Martinez came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Conchita Martinez extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-13 | Australian Open | R64 | hard | Conchita Martinez | 6-2 7-6(6) |
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