Anke Huber defeated Kimberly Po Messerli 4-6 7-6 6-4 in the Kremlin Cup round of 32 on carpet. The result followed the form book — Anke Huber came in defending last year's round of 32. Anke Huber extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-26 | Roland Garros | R128 | clay | Kimberly Po Messerli | 6-3 4-6 6-3 |
| 1997-01-28 | Tokyo | R16 | hard | Anke Huber | 6-4 6-3 |