Miriam Oremans defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-4 6-4 in the Birmingham round of 32 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Miriam Oremans claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-22 | Leipzig | R16 | carpet | Sabine Appelmans | 2-6 6-3 7-5 |