Iva Majoli defeated Sabine Appelmans 7-5 1-6 6-3 in the Leipzig round of 32 on carpet. The upset overturned the form book — Sabine Appelmans came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's quarter-final. Iva Majoli claimed a first win over Sabine Appelmans in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-12 | Zurich | R16 | hard | Sabine Appelmans | 7-6 6-2 |
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