Lindsay Lee Waters defeated Esme De Villiers 6-3 7-5 in the Flushing 50K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Esme De Villiers came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Lindsay Lee Waters had been the form player, winning 1 of their last 4 on hard. Lindsay Lee Waters claimed a first win over Esme De Villiers in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-21 | Peachtree 50K | R16 | hard | Esme De Villiers | 3-6 7-5 6-0 |
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