Brie Rippner defeated Samantha Reeves 6-2 6-4 in the Pittsburgh 50K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Samantha Reeves came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Brie Rippner claimed a first win over Samantha Reeves in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-27 | Mission 25K | R16 | hard | Samantha Reeves | 6-4 6-2 |
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