Lorna Woodroffe defeated Shirli Ann Siddall 6-3 7-6 in the Warrnambool 2 10K round of 16 on grass. The upset overturned the form book — Shirli Ann Siddall came in leading the head-to-head 4–0. Lorna Woodroffe claimed a first win over Shirli Ann Siddall in five meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 4–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-29 | Edinburgh 25K | R32 | hard | Shirli Ann Siddall | 7-5 6-4 |
| 1997-04-21 | Bournemouth 10K | QF | clay | Shirli Ann Siddall | 6-4 6-7 6-0 |
| 1997-03-01 | Warrnambool 4 10K | QF | grass | Shirli Ann Siddall | 6-2 4-6 7-6 |
| 1996-07-08 | Felixstowe 10K | SF | clay | Shirli Ann Siddall | 6-3 6-4 |