Elena Makarova defeated Anne Gaelle Sidot 7-5 6-0 in the Amelia Island round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Anne Gaelle Sidot came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Elena Makarova claimed a first win over Anne Gaelle Sidot in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-01 | Cergy Pontoise 50K | SF | hard | Anne Gaelle Sidot | 6-1 6-4 |