Nicole Pratt defeated Samantha Smith 6-4 6-4 in the Australian Open round of 64 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Samantha Smith came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Nicole Pratt claimed a first win over Samantha Smith in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-25 | US Open | R128 | hard | Samantha Smith | 6-3 6-1 |
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