Barbara Rittner defeated Sabine Appelmans 6-3 6-4 in the Knokke-Heist quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Barbara Rittner came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Barbara Rittner extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-10 | Linz | R16 | hard | Barbara Rittner | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
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