Miriam Oremans defeated Joannette Kruger 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the Roland Garros round of 128 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Joannette Kruger came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Miriam Oremans claimed a first win over Joannette Kruger in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-28 | Bol | R32 | clay | Joannette Kruger | 6-3 3-6 7-6 |
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