Sabine Appelmans defeated Arantxa Sanchez Vicario 6-3 7-5 in the Miami round of 32 on hard. Sabine Appelmans extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-05-05 | Rome | R16 | clay | Arantxa Sanchez Vicario | 6-3 6-4 |
| 1997-03-01 | Fed Cup WG1 QF: BEL vs ESP | RR | hard | Sabine Appelmans | 6-3 2-6 8-6 |