Edith Nunes Bersot defeated Magali Lamarre 6-4 6-4 in the Caen 10K round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Magali Lamarre came in leading the head-to-head 2–1, but Edith Nunes Bersot had been the form player, winning 2 of their last 6 on clay. Edith Nunes Bersot narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-04-07 | Calvi 10K | R16 | hard | Magali Lamarre | 6-2 6-4 |
| 1997-03-24 | Dinard 10K | QF | clay | Magali Lamarre | 6-1 6-2 |
| 1996-11-11 | Le Havre 10K | SF | clay | Edith Nunes Bersot | 4-6 7-6 6-4 |