Nathalie Dechy defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-3 7-6 in the Wimbledon round of 64 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Nathalie Dechy claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-22 | Budapest | R16 | clay | Sabine Appelmans | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1996-12-30 | Hope Island | R16 | hard | Sabine Appelmans | 5-7 7-5 6-4 |
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