Sandrine Testud defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 6-1 6-1 in the Rome round of 32 on clay. The result followed the form book — Sandrine Testud came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Sandrine Testud extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-07 | Indian Wells | R64 | hard | Sandrine Testud | 6-7 7-5 6-2 |
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