Catalina Cristea defeated Helena Sukova 6-4 6-4 in the Hope Island round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Catalina Cristea came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Catalina Cristea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-01 | Gold Coast | R32 | hard | Catalina Cristea | 6-4 6-4 |