Fang Li defeated Sylvia Plischke 6-2 1-6 6-2 in the Phoenix 50K qualifying round on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Sylvia Plischke came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Fang Li claimed a first win over Sylvia Plischke in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-17 | Woodlands 25K | R16 | hard | Sylvia Plischke | 6-0 4-6 6-3 |