Karen Cross defeated Shirli Ann Siddall 5-7 7-6 7-5 in the Redbridge 25K round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Shirli Ann Siddall came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Karen Cross claimed a first win over Shirli Ann Siddall in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-02-10 | Birmingham 10K | QF | hard | Shirli Ann Siddall | 6-1 6-2 |