Emmanuelle Gagliardi defeated Annabel Ellwood 6-3 4-6 8-6 in the Australian Open round of 128 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Annabel Ellwood came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 128. Emmanuelle Gagliardi claimed a first win over Annabel Ellwood in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-11-17 | Pattaya | R32 | hard | Annabel Ellwood | 2-6 6-3 6-4 |
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